Inherited a plated Luger - what do I have?

alanint · 02-02-2012, 06:42 AM

The trade-off is because it is a rare and desirable luger. Some people feel it would be better served in original, if restored condition rather than plated.

Ed Mc · 02-02-2012, 07:49 AM

I'm like Ron on this. I can see where there might be a larger 'market' for the pistol if professionally restored but.....would the selling price even recover the cost of restoration over what the pistol is worth in its present condition? Recently a plated Luger with missing parts sold for over $500 on Auction Arms. Not arguing, just trying to learn learn.
Thanks,
Ed

rob00000 · 02-02-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

The trade-off is because it is a rare and desirable luger. Some people feel it would be better served in original, if restored condition rather than plated.

Thanks, I see your point. I used to be into 60's American made cars & it's just like when guys would take a modified GTO or Camaro SS & spend the time & money to restore it back to original condition with original parts.

bigblockdodge · 02-02-2012, 10:41 PM

Thanks to Jerry and everyone else on for info on my Luger and holster.

Decisions

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02-02-2012, 06:42 AM	#1
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	The trade-off is because it is a rare and desirable luger. Some people feel it would be better served in original, if restored condition rather than plated.

02-02-2012, 07:49 AM	#2
Ed Mc User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 10 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'm like Ron on this. I can see where there might be a larger 'market' for the pistol if professionally restored but.....would the selling price even recover the cost of restoration over what the pistol is worth in its present condition? Recently a plated Luger with missing parts sold for over $500 on Auction Arms. Not arguing, just trying to learn learn. Thanks, Ed

02-02-2012, 10:41 PM	#4
bigblockdodge New User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to Jerry and everyone else on for info on my Luger and holster. Decisions