Hello all. I’m bringing this old post back as I’m thinking about selling/trading it shortly and I’m looking for some advice on value.
One thing that has come to light since my last post is that this example turns out to be a rare variation. This is one of approximately 1400 Made and accepted without a stock lug.
See link for a good discussion on these interesting Lugers on the Luger Forums:
https://www.lugerforums.com/threads/1914-dwm-8083a-no-stock-lug.722/
To help with a value here is the good and bad:
The good:
With the exception of the barrel the rest is matching. The finish on the barrel matches the rest of the pistol and the article notes these pistols were made with available commercial parts so I guess it could be original but it’s not matching. The bore is very good at the very least.
Rare, one of 1400, made without a stock lug that falls within the prescribed serial number range.
Has correct acceptance marks.
The bad:
Though matching the magazine appears to be a WW2 Schmeisser Made replacement.
Miss matched barrel
Missing “sear safety” spring unique to police Lugers.
It’s a Luger so prohib.
So Luger folk what say you regarding value?
The mismatched barrel may not be to big a deal for those contemplating a barrel swap to nonrestricted.
