Borchardt C-93 - what is a fair price?

Skans · March 6, 2012, 12:52 PM

I don't have one. But, I would like to acquire one. The problem is, I due to so few sales, it's hard for me to determine a "fair" price on one in decent condition.

Any guesses about what they are or should sell for? Price range?

**Mike Irwin** · March 6, 2012, 12:56 PM

I would say for one in serviceable condition you're looking at at least $7,500 or more.

**James K** · March 6, 2012, 03:16 PM

A Ludwig Loewe, cased with all accessories, in like new condition, would probably cost around $50k or more. A DWM, in poor shape but functional, and just the gun, could probably be had for $6-8k.

If you are lucky enough to find one, don't fire it or if you must, use light loads. I have seen one that had a broken toggle due to firing Russian 7.62x25 ammo in it.

Also, dis- and re-assembly is tricky, not many instructions are out there and some are wrong. It is easy to damage the gun if one does not know what one is doing.

Jim

Skans · March 6, 2012, 03:59 PM

Thanks guys, that is good information and what I needed to know.

Winchester_73 · March 14, 2012, 02:29 PM

I came across one of these recently on the Jan Still forum. Its interesting where this CASED borchardt currently resides:

http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...he-NYPD-Museum

What a shame it is. I wonder what it would bring at auction....

**Mike Irwin** · March 14, 2012, 09:19 PM

Can't see the pix if not logged in...

guy sajer · March 14, 2012, 10:16 PM

We sold a pretty nice one with stock last month for $12.5k to another dealer only 3 days after we aquired it . He'll make a few bucks on it as well .

Winchester_73 · March 15, 2012, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Can't see the pix if not logged in...

Thanks, I wasn't thinking about that. You mean to say you're not a member of that site? Thats craziness Mike, even for you.

Here it is, the collector's find of a lifetime...

March 6, 2012, 12:52 PM	#1
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 6,259	Borchardt C-93 - what is a fair price? I don't have one. But, I would like to acquire one. The problem is, I due to so few sales, it's hard for me to determine a "fair" price on one in decent condition. Any guesses about what they are or should sell for? Price range?

March 6, 2012, 12:56 PM	#2
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,139	I would say for one in serviceable condition you're looking at at least $7,500 or more. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 6, 2012, 03:16 PM	#3
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,435	A Ludwig Loewe, cased with all accessories, in like new condition, would probably cost around $50k or more. A DWM, in poor shape but functional, and just the gun, could probably be had for $6-8k. If you are lucky enough to find one, don't fire it or if you must, use light loads. I have seen one that had a broken toggle due to firing Russian 7.62x25 ammo in it. Also, dis- and re-assembly is tricky, not many instructions are out there and some are wrong. It is easy to damage the gun if one does not know what one is doing. Jim __________________ Jim K

March 14, 2012, 02:29 PM	#5
Winchester_73 Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 2,614	A cased Borchardt I came across one of these recently on the Jan Still forum. Its interesting where this CASED borchardt currently resides: http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...he-NYPD-Museum What a shame it is. I wonder what it would bring at auction.... __________________ Winchester 73, the TFL user that won the west

March 14, 2012, 09:19 PM	#6
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 14, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 33,139	Can't see the pix if not logged in... __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

March 6, 2012, 03:59 PM	#4
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 6,259	Thanks guys, that is good information and what I needed to know.

March 14, 2012, 10:16 PM	#7
guy sajer Senior Member Join Date: December 7, 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 305	We sold a pretty nice one with stock last month for $12.5k to another dealer only 3 days after we aquired it . He'll make a few bucks on it as well . __________________ Mitch Please visit Olde English Outfitters RIP John Forsyth