Looking at the following Luger

alvin · 10-18-2015, 05:23 AM

The gun looks good on picture. If this is your first Luger, $1200 and $1500's difference is not really that big. Collector's advice is good, but that's based on their context -- they already have an established collection of this, of course they are very picky, looking for specific variation at specific price,,, especially for common variation in less than mint condition (common variation means they already have it, less than mint condition means they don't need to upgrade to this sample),,,, they can still buy it for trading, in that context, the cost must be very restrictively controlled.

For first time buyer, context is totally different. Of course, if it can come lower, that's better. Still focus on the gun being correct or not, that's more important than $200.

sheepherder · 10-18-2015, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by alvin

If this is your first Luger, $1200 and $1500's difference is not really that big.

I dunno...I could buy a 'Shooter grade Spanish Ruby 7.65mm pistol' for that difference in price...

I'm curious about the tag with '12' on it...Does that indicate it is item #12 in the auction??? Sometimes [not always] it is good to bid on early items; they seem to go for less...People haven't gotten into the proper spending mood yet; auctioneers are anxious to break the bidding barrier, get more people involved...

Online pictures always accentuate defects...This Luger looks pretty good to me...

alvin · 10-18-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

I dunno...I could buy a 'Shooter grade Spanish Ruby 7.65mm pistol' for that difference in price...

Yes. Since the many people looking for guns on today's market are experienced collectors (at least, has collected for some years), it's very common to see people bargain on everything.... including Ruby,,, say, for this little money, what to bargain... but, you know, not much money, true, but it's a habitual behavior. Even talking down a pack of Marlboro is good. This is a new trend in the past couple of years.

Ozzilla · 10-18-2015, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

I dunno...I could buy a 'Shooter grade Spanish Ruby 7.65mm pistol' for that difference in price...

I'm curious about the tag with '12' on it...Does that indicate it is item #12 in the auction??? Sometimes [not always] it is good to bid on early items; they seem to go for less...People haven't gotten into the proper spending mood yet; auctioneers are anxious to break the bidding barrier, get more people involved...

Online pictures always accentuate defects...This Luger looks pretty good to me...

Yes it is the twelfth item up for bid.

Barry

rhuff · 10-18-2015, 06:11 PM

If this Luger is correct and truly as nice in person as the photos show here, I would agree with Geo99 as to it's value. It looks to be a very nice Luger.

DonVoigt · 10-18-2015, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rhuff

If this Luger is correct and truly as nice in person as the photos show here, I would agree with Geo99 as to it's value. It looks to be a very nice Luger.

With a pitted left side? and likely cold blue touch up?

Maybe but I don't see it.

rhuff · 10-19-2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

With a pitted left side? and likely cold blue touch up?

Maybe but I don't see it.

In my part of the Country, I don't find many nice Lugers....not many Lugers period, for sale. If I purchase on line, then the cost goes up quite a bit for shipping, insurance, etc.

If in person, that flaw on the left side is all of the problem/s, then I would be looking at it seriously IF I wanted/needed a Luger like this one.

Sergio Natali · 10-19-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

"This is a new trend in the past couple of years."

I don't think so, I've been "bargaining" since the first pistol I bought, over 50 years ago.

Yes, I do too, it's part of the fun!

Sergio

sheepherder · 10-18-2015, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ozzilla

Yes it is the twelfth item up for bid.

Barry

I doubt if they will let you field-strip it, but check all visible numbers for matching. You don't indicate where you live but if you have to ship via FFL then factor that in [fee] plus S&H [fee] and local tax [fee]. I would stop bidding at $1250 but I am a cheapie.

If you like it and think it's worth more then go for it. Auctions: Catch The Fever!!!

Ozzilla · 10-18-2015, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

I doubt if they will let you field-strip it, but check all visible numbers for matching. You don't indicate where you live but if you have to ship via FFL then factor that in [fee] plus S&H [fee] and local tax [fee]. I would stop bidding at $1250 but I am a cheapie.

If you like it and think it's worth more then go for it. Auctions: Catch The Fever!!!

I live in Pennsylvania. So only a $3.00 firearms tax and a $5.00 background check from this auctioneer.

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10-18-2015, 05:23 AM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The gun looks good on picture. If this is your first Luger, $1200 and $1500's difference is not really that big. Collector's advice is good, but that's based on their context -- they already have an established collection of this, of course they are very picky, looking for specific variation at specific price,,, especially for common variation in less than mint condition (common variation means they already have it, less than mint condition means they don't need to upgrade to this sample),,,, they can still buy it for trading, in that context, the cost must be very restrictively controlled. For first time buyer, context is totally different. Of course, if it can come lower, that's better. Still focus on the gun being correct or not, that's more important than $200.

10-18-2015, 06:11 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,751 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	If this Luger is correct and truly as nice in person as the photos show here, I would agree with Geo99 as to it's value. It looks to be a very nice Luger.