Whats it worth
03-13-2005, 07:37 AM
#1
Boone & Crockett
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Whats it worth
I have a P38 automatic handgun, holster and a certificate that is dated and allowed him to bring it home with him that my decessed step father took off a prisioner he captured during WW2. Does anyone know $ values on this kind of stuff?
03-14-2005, 11:02 AM
#8
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
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RE: Whats it worth
Md,
Is there a 480 code stamped on the other side of Slide?
480 code...Ser# 1-7,665....In 100%> $5,150.....98%> $3,500.....95%>$2,900
Only 7,200 mfg.........any condition over 90% is rare.
And your ser# is below this. Do have Fjestad 25th anniversary edition Blue Book?
Add another $1,000 for documents and hostler.
Is there a 480 code stamped on the other side of Slide?
480 code...Ser# 1-7,665....In 100%> $5,150.....98%> $3,500.....95%>$2,900
Only 7,200 mfg.........any condition over 90% is rare.
And your ser# is below this. Do have Fjestad 25th anniversary edition Blue Book?
Add another $1,000 for documents and hostler.
03-14-2005, 11:37 AM
#9
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Coralville, IA. USA
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RE: Whats it worth
From the little bit of poking around the 'net that I did, it would seem that your gun is probably worth somewhere between $400-800, depending on the condition, date and place of manufacture, etc... I am by no means an expert on German WWII era pistols, but you might be able to get more detailed info at the following site:
http://www.p38forum.com/
Mike
http://www.p38forum.com/
Mike
03-14-2005, 12:23 PM
#10
Boone & Crockett
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RE: Whats it worth
rebel,
Can't tell if there is a 480 code on the other side, there is something there but too small to read it without magnafing. The serial # is very clear, as a matter of fact you can make it out in the pic (6147D) and the slide has the same matching #. A friend took the same pictures to a gun show this weekend and was told by a vender looking at the pics he would guess $350 to 500.
Can't tell if there is a 480 code on the other side, there is something there but too small to read it without magnafing. The serial # is very clear, as a matter of fact you can make it out in the pic (6147D) and the slide has the same matching #. A friend took the same pictures to a gun show this weekend and was told by a vender looking at the pics he would guess $350 to 500.