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?

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dont know....but the history and all is really neat.......

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I would never sell that... It would be priceless to me... Something to pass on to your kids! and their kids, etc.

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In my opinion the gun is priceless..... I would neve think of getting rid of someting with tha kind of history...

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i know a guy who has a P-08 his father took off a german he killed but its not for sell.wouldn't have a clue what its worth take it to a gun show and just see what kind of offers you get.

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I'm not selling it, just want a $ value for insurence purposes.

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That weapon is irreplaceable, due to it's history. I am not sure what I would do for insurance purposes. I would definitely keep it in a fireproof gunsafe though

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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.

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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

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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.

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Md, I would'nt ask any Gun Show vendors!
I have a Shiloh original 45-90 and was offered $1000 from a vendor and it's worth over $3000.
Also have an Original Springfield 1863 .58cal, worth about the same.
Them guys know what you have and how much it's worth. They see $$$$ signs on some pieces.
They gamble that you are desperate to sell.

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Try rooting around on the links below....maybe join in on one of the military forums and post a few questions

http://oldguns.net/

http://pub176.ezboard.com/bcurioandrelicfirearmsforum

http://www.gunsworld.com/walther/p38_home_us.html

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8mm, you should be directing your commets to someone else.
I know what I have and what it's worth .....I Thank You.