Will it hurt the value?

[Mac Cat]

What I love most about this gun is the American Eagle crest and the old fashioned grip safety!
But, after than, it quickly loses interest, unless you can uncover some history behind the purchase.

I remember Interarm's magazine ads for post-war Lugers made by Mauser.
Clearly, they are shooters (IMHO), but since they are out of production, I'd keep it in new, in box condition!

There are lot so of other shooters you can acquire.

[Eugen]

Vietec, nice acquisition and welcome to the forum.

I think those newer Luger's are really nice and am thinking about buying one as a shooter. My preference would be a Navy six inch barrel, just so it would be different than my 1939 4 inch barrel version. Yep, I am a new Luger owner and am getting the itch for another one that I feel more comfortable about shooting.

Be careful about catching Luger fever.

[Sergio Natali]

Originally Posted by FNorm

Shoot or no shoot. Everybody has their own opinion. Personally, I shoot almost everything, at least once, unless there is a reason not to. eg, I have a Navy that has a barrel I wouldn't trust to pass the bullet.

Your's looks to be the Swiss version. Different grip shape.

I have one of these Interarms, the German Navy version (6 inch barrel) that is my regular range gun. A fine shooter.

Do be careful about dry firing, They have a slightly different firing pin. And the grips a slightly different. As in you can't replace them.

At risk of causing heart attacks among the members: I have even run a mag through
a 1937 Krieghoff. Very accurate! LOL

FN

Unfortunately it takes only one round and the monetary and historical value of a KRIEGHOFF may drop like a rock.
LUGERS were not considered fragile guns... 70 years ago, and tiny fractures may occur on slides and frames, and there are a variety of things that might happen when an old pistol is fired, on a shooter might not be a problem (apart from safety of the person) but on a collectible surely is.
My two bob.


Cheers.

[rhuff]

Vietec,


You need to decide exactly why you purchased the Mauser Parabellum....to collect, to turn for a profit, to shoot, or just because you had to have it!! You have the Swiss model with a different grip frame than the German model. Some like it, and others not so much. Strictly a personal decision. The mechanics are the same in both Lugers.


I have owned mine for a number of years. It is the German model with a 6in bbl. .......my favorite model!! I purchased mine new/unfired. I am a shooter, not a collector, so mine has been to the range many times, and each time it puts a smile on my face. I use my Mauser, but do not abuse it. Mine is still a 96%+ Luger.


Your gun....your decision.

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

Unfortunately it takes only one round and the monetary and historical value of a KRIEGHOFF may drop like a rock.
LUGERS were not considered fragile guns... 70 years ago, and tiny fractures may occur on slides and frames, and there are a variety of things that might happen when an old pistol is fired, on a shooter might not be a problem (apart from safety of the person) but on a collectible surely is.
My two bob.


Cheers.

I think you've given about 6 cents
We get your opinion.....