Family WWI Souvenir; DWM 1915 Luger

Geo99 · 08-06-2013, 08:19 PM

History I get - these are historical objects that are, ultimately, irreplaceable. They are worth preserving for future generations.

Value I don't get - why do so many spend $30K-40K on a car or truck and proceed to beat it into the ground without a second thought, but buy a $1600 Luger (or other old gun) and then you're afraid to shoot it because it might break and be worth only $900?

I own only 3 Lugers, every one was bought to be a "nice" shooter. But then I get it in hand and find out how nice it is, and I'm afraid to shoot it. I hate that so now I consider anything under $2000 an occasional shooter. I'm a LOT more hesitant to shoot them when they are up over $2K. If I owned a $5K or 10K Luger, I'm sure I wouldn't shoot it.

- Geo

08-06-2013, 08:19 PM	#17
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 103 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	History I get - these are historical objects that are, ultimately, irreplaceable. They are worth preserving for future generations. Value I don't get - why do so many spend $30K-40K on a car or truck and proceed to beat it into the ground without a second thought, but buy a $1600 Luger (or other old gun) and then you're afraid to shoot it because it might break and be worth only $900? I own only 3 Lugers, every one was bought to be a "nice" shooter. But then I get it in hand and find out how nice it is, and I'm afraid to shoot it. I hate that so now I consider anything under $2000 an occasional shooter. I'm a LOT more hesitant to shoot them when they are up over $2K. If I owned a $5K or 10K Luger, I'm sure I wouldn't shoot it. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers