G Type Collectable

06-15-2001, 08:31 PM

Evaluating a luger is somewhat complicated but whatever you do==until you have some idea of its value--do not alter it in ANY way. Rebluing, cleaning, even oiling should be done following a safe procedure. The value effect of making a mistake is very disappointing and 90% of luger "shooters" were accidents done by folks new to lugers.

If you shoot the gun (one of the first things a new owner likes to do) remove the original stocks and substitute new replacements as the orig stocks are very fragile after 65 years. They are numbered to that very pistol as are the firing pin and other internal parts. Orig stocks, even without the pistol, are worth up to $100 a pair if not cracked or damaged.

Congratulations on a nice luger. G-dates are quite well made and attractive in original finish.

06-15-2001, 08:31 PM	#9
mac Guest Posts: n/a	Re: bill m, thank you Evaluating a luger is somewhat complicated but whatever you do==until you have some idea of its value--do not alter it in ANY way. Rebluing, cleaning, even oiling should be done following a safe procedure. The value effect of making a mistake is very disappointing and 90% of luger "shooters" were accidents done by folks new to lugers. If you shoot the gun (one of the first things a new owner likes to do) remove the original stocks and substitute new replacements as the orig stocks are very fragile after 65 years. They are numbered to that very pistol as are the firing pin and other internal parts. Orig stocks, even without the pistol, are worth up to $100 a pair if not cracked or damaged. Congratulations on a nice luger. G-dates are quite well made and attractive in original finish.