Value of a nickel/chrome plated Luger?

TheRomanhistorian · 02-22-2012, 11:27 AM

Eugene,

That's a point I hadn't thought about, the refinishing to sell it later on if needed. I personally would be unlikely to pay $900 for a shooter in any condition much less for a nickel/chromed one and that's why I was surprised to see them so high on auction sites (I guess a Luger is a Luger to some, which is fair enough). To me, that price point would be approaching the low-grade all-matching category. This thread has given me a lot to think about as I hope to treat myself to another Luger for my birthday (31 in April) and I wouldn't mind something a bit quirky.

LugerMan.com · 02-22-2012, 11:32 AM

I can offer a baby luger conversion as something different of an option.

But end of next month may be cutting it short for this type of project.. may be plan for next years b-day :0)

If looking for a baby luger donor, life becomes simple, as you do not need a barrel ( or a god barrel) or grips or a mag,
as all of this parts get replaced anyways.

Just an option ...

02-22-2012, 11:27 AM	#1
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	Eugene, That's a point I hadn't thought about, the refinishing to sell it later on if needed. I personally would be unlikely to pay $900 for a shooter in any condition much less for a nickel/chromed one and that's why I was surprised to see them so high on auction sites (I guess a Luger is a Luger to some, which is fair enough). To me, that price point would be approaching the low-grade all-matching category. This thread has given me a lot to think about as I hope to treat myself to another Luger for my birthday (31 in April) and I wouldn't mind something a bit quirky. __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

02-22-2012, 11:32 AM	#2
LugerMan.com User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 377 Thanks: 91 Thanked 364 Times in 116 Posts	baby luger can be somthing different I can offer a baby luger conversion as something different of an option. But end of next month may be cutting it short for this type of project.. may be plan for next years b-day :0) If looking for a baby luger donor, life becomes simple, as you do not need a barrel ( or a god barrel) or grips or a mag, as all of this parts get replaced anyways. Just an option ...

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