New to Lugers... Need some guidance

Karl · 12-23-2010, 04:23 PM

Theo,

Regarding your earlier post, "reputable shops that have decent prices" is kind of an oxymoron. You will pay a premium for a Luger purchased from any dealer - some more than others. However, among the dealers I have had personal experience with, I suggest that you look at the offerings at Checkpoint Charlie's. He often has entry-level collector lugers. KFS

boom23 · 12-23-2010, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Karl

Theo,

Regarding your earlier post, "reputable shops that have decent prices" is kind of an oxymoron. You will pay a premium for a Luger purchased from any dealer - some more than others. However, among the dealers I have had personal experience with, I suggest that you look at the offerings at Checkpoint Charlie's. He often has entry-level collector lugers. KFS

I have been communicating with him but I still have to get detailed descriptions, or better pics, from him...

I am particuraly interested in this one: http://www.checkpointcharlies.com/sh...8&categoryid=9.

Even considering that I am starting to learn Lugers, his description is very short...

By the way, you are right about the oxymoron... I can hope, I guess...

tharpo · 12-23-2010, 05:15 PM

Theo,
A buyer must be very careful when the term "matching magazine" is in the description. Just because the numbers may match it doesn't mean the magazine is original to the gun. Many of the internet sellers will list a re-stamped magazine as matching while they still charge a big premium in the price.

Tom

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12-23-2010, 04:23 PM	#1
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 533 Thanks: 0 Thanked 285 Times in 125 Posts	Theo, Regarding your earlier post, "reputable shops that have decent prices" is kind of an oxymoron. You will pay a premium for a Luger purchased from any dealer - some more than others. However, among the dealers I have had personal experience with, I suggest that you look at the offerings at Checkpoint Charlie's. He often has entry-level collector lugers. KFS

12-23-2010, 05:15 PM	#3
tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 544 Thanks: 120 Thanked 383 Times in 158 Posts	Theo, A buyer must be very careful when the term "matching magazine" is in the description. Just because the numbers may match it doesn't mean the magazine is original to the gun. Many of the internet sellers will list a re-stamped magazine as matching while they still charge a big premium in the price. Tom