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...
price for lugers depend mostly on condition, maker, matching magazine. this can only be done by looking the luger over. $550 to $1200 round figures.
standard 4"barrel model and 8" artillery model
This is the canned answer to the general question "how much is my gun worth". There is no way that this can be determined via a description of the firearm because condition of the item is critical to its value. In addition, whether the gun is considered to be modern or antique will significantly affect not only its value but its saleability in some jurisdictions. The steps necessary to assess a firearm are to first Clearly identify the manufacturer and model of the firearm along with serial number and significant features. Many people choose to not report the full serial number but instead disguise the least significant digits i.e. 1234XX. Features such as finish, barrel length, custom engraving or carving, and stock material may be significant. It may be useful to consult some of the books on gun values such as "The Official Gun Digest Book if Guns & Prices", the "Official Price Guide to Antique and Modern Firearms", the "Standard Catalog of Firearms", or "Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms". All of these resources can provide information for identifying the firearm. The grading systems used to assign values are usually similar between the books although there can be differences. Once the firearm has been identified and condition determined, the "fair market value" can be assessed by consulting the internet market. AuctionArms.com and GunTrader.com can both provide input as to a gun's present market value. If gun shops and/or gun shows are available in your area, taking your gun in for professional inspection can be informative. Look for businesses or individuals who specialize or deal in that type of gun (take a Luger to a Luger collector rather than a shotgun collector). Remember that these people are in the business and will be looking for a "good deal" if one presents itself. Guns, like everything else, usually aren't worth as much as we would like but they can have appreciable value. Good luck. Bock442
9mm Luger, 9 x 19mm and Parabellum are all the same with a max length of 1.169". Hornady lists loads for 90 grain to 147 grain bullets. There are no other common rounds labeled as 9mm but, there are plenty of rounds with bullets that are 0.354"± 0.003" in diameter. (9mm = 0.354") The bullets for a: .38, Auto, Super Auto and .357 Sig are 0.355" in diameter .35 Remington (rifle), .38 Special and .357 Magnum and .357 Remington Maximum are 0.357" in diameter Those rounds all have different case lengths.
It is impossible to value a Luger with just a serial number.
if you look down on the luger top you will see a date. that is when it was made.....
value depends on overall condition
look on top of pistol, just behind ejection port and you will see date it was made
the frame
Try asking at Jan C. Still's luger forum.
look on top of gun, just where barrel is attached to receiver, you will see four numbers. that is the date made
You must seek the services of a qualified appraiser.
They were originally made in 7.65mm Luger (.30 Luger) but many were rebarreled to 9mm Parabellum (9mm Luger). Have a gunsmith check it.
Most Lugers had the four digit serial number, and they were repeated on a monthly cycle... it's not uncommon for up to 400 Lugers to have the same serial number. An actual date of manufacture should be printed on the top of the receiver, in the area where the barrel connects to the receiver.
Way to many variables and a scant description. Go to Jan C. Still's Luger Forum and look around.
Between $100 and $10,000, depending on model and condition. There are MANY different Lugers.