value of ANY luger pistol depends on CONDITION.....that said, owners name engrave on the pistol really knocks down the price. go to: gunsamerica.com and look up lugers for the going price and condition.................
value depends on overall condition............174 is probably the serial #. that would mean the pistol was made in early 1918. On top of luger in middle of toggle would be the makers logo...................
The odds are that a 1918 Luger would be in 9x19mm Parabellum. However, there exists an extremely slight possibility of you encountering a former Swiss military pistol chambered in the 7.65x21 (also known as 7.65 Luger, 7.65 Parabellum, and .30 Luger). While the German military replaced the 7.62x21 cartridge in 1908 with the 9x19 cartridge, it remained the standard calibre for Swiss military pistols until the 1940s.
$5500 in excellent condition
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The 1918 P08 is not as sought after as the WW2 PO8, and will only fetch $600-$800 even in good condition.
a 1918 dated luger was probably used during WW1. The second date 1920, is a German inventory number to show that the pistol belonged to the German government. this was done because too many guns were being stolen... The number 2470 is the serial number. On the top toggle will be the makers name, i.e, DWM, Erfurt, Suhl if you look on the front grip strap you might see some letters or numbers. that would indicate the military or police unit it was issued to after WW1...
made by colt in 1918................
1918
If it's a 1911 model it was made in 1918
about 1918
made about 1918