Who needs bring back papers for 32 cal

[Edward Tinker]

Dave, selling or gift to someone (should we move to WTS forum)?

[sheepherder]

My thought has always been that the paperwork has no monetary value. It has sentimental value if it belonged to a relative or close friend, but only intrinsically.

If being used in a display or diorama then third party papers do add to the ambiance of the display, but since they would have no emotional attachment to the display owner, not really be worth much in dollars. For display purposes, it is easy enough to print out simulated bringback papers. I've done it, and even posted comments on how I did it.

If I were leaving a gun show without having bought anything, and a bringback paper was selling for say $5, I might buy it just so it wouldn't be a totally wasted trip.

Others may have more positive opinions, but you tend to get into the 'buy the gun, not the story' area. Having a 'bringback' Luger or P38 that is stamped 'Germany' on it and has bringback papers to match is pretty much a giveaway that you're being scammed...

My $.02

[Dave Sanders]

I was thinking for postage. I think having bring back papers is a pretty neat conversation piece. For myself, it adds the cool factor to an artifact a bit more. That is my purpose in posting this, to see if these can match up the numbers to someones 32 Cal.

Dave

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Dave Sanders

I think having bring back papers is a pretty neat conversation piece. For myself, it adds the cool factor to an artifact a bit more. That is my purpose in posting this, to see if these can match up the numbers to someones 32 Cal.

Dave

By all means, figure out a value and post them in the For Sale forum. Opinions differ and even if the papers don't match someone's pistol, it would still add visually to a Luger, holster, medal, helmet, and photo display at a gun show. Many shows give out awards for the best displays.

Others here can maybe give you an idea of what an aged bringback paper and the customs dec would be worth.

Don't be afraid to post pics. Not only are there literally dozens of bringback papers pictures posted here, but Ed Tinker routinely posts pics of the papers in his Veterans Bringbacks books.

[Dave Sanders]

I will post a few pictures later today. If someone can't match them to a gun, then I will keep them. I just thought by some chance someone might have a number match, probably about the same chance as matching a mag. I'm not looking to make money off these.
Dave