i have a couple of questions about antique military firearm worth…?
my father left me a USMC issue m1911 .45 caliber handgun, with three magazines. he has killed well over 5 japanese soldiers with that gun. he was issued it in 1933, and carried it all through world war two and korea. the gun is in excellent condition.
my uncle, who served in the US army and was stationed in germany, gave me a german army issued 9mm luger, and it has two magazines. he got it off of one of the many enemy infantry he put down. gun shoots perfect, all parts are from the original era it was captured in. meaning nothing has been replaced since he took it off the enemy.
i am never getting rid of these weapons, i will pass them down to my kids when they turn of age. just out of curiosity though…how much do you think each one, magaznes included, would be worth? take a guess i dont need an exact ammount.
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January 24th, 2010 at 3:09 am
Depending on which model the luger is, it can be worth anywhere from several hundred dollars, to several thousands of dollars. there is a specialized interest in collecting Lugers. i would encourage you not to shoot it, keep it lubed but do no try to clean any "rust etc" and get it appraised asap. If it turns out to be one of the lesser desirable models, which are still worth $$, then shoot it if you choose. On the 1911, it depends on which manufacturer made it, Email me the info and I can get you in the ball park as far as worth on that one.
shoot safe.
January 24th, 2010 at 3:09 am
Post this same question under Politics and Government and choose the military section.
You might have more success.
January 24th, 2010 at 3:09 am
the luger is worth around $2,500(thats the last price i saw one for with all matching part numbers), the 1911 is worth over $1000(thats what i heard they are worth), 2 really nice guns