Future of collecting Luger's

mrerick · 09-17-2020, 09:48 AM

Firearm collecting seems to have been growing and expanding.

There have always been people that see firearms beyond their basic utility, and appreciate the history, technology and art of the gun.

The Luger is the pinnacle of this. That is why so many people want them. They are unique, reflect an important period of history, were the leading edge of technology and have an aesthetic that many appreciate.

While undeserved, the Luger has often been associated with evil and a certain edge...

There have been a limited number of Lugers since the last was made. For some, that is the Imperial era. For others that is the WW-II era. For others that includes the Swiss through 1948 and even the commercial Mauser production through the 1990's. In all cases, the Luger was unique and appreciated.

Manufacturing a new one would probably cost in excess of $5,000 today. That makes new production unlikely except for the rare shop like Krieghoff and their offering. Even Mauser from 1970 till the end found the marketplace for new Lugers challenging.

So... they are a rare thing, unique and known to people of all ages thanks to media depictions of the firearm, including video games.

Don't discount the potent impact of video games on the hobby of collecting and studying real Lugers. Also, never forget to give young people a chance to fire a real Luger at the range. I've introduced dozens of people to the Luger thanks to my matching "shooter" 1937 Mauser Luger with the finish rash on the right receiver flat.

Some remarkable simulations and 3d models of the Luger have been developed for use in gaming and animation. They will ensure that the Luger appears prominently in future gaming and entertainment media.

Finally, there is the deep level of study necessary to acquire and own the Luger pistol. I know of no other firearm with as many variations and wide range of marking.

The future is bright.

RickJZ · 09-17-2020, 10:23 AM

@HerrKaiser,

I found your post quite interesting and refreshing to read. I don't hear of many people around your age that is beginning to establish a collection of historical firearms and or memorabilia. I'm forty seven and have been collecting historical firearms and military memorabilia for many years. My dad used to have a military antique business specializing in WW I and WW II artifacts. Obtained my first gun when I was roughly twelve. A bring back K98 Mauser. It's interesting how you have alluded to video games in your post. Approximately a few weeks ago, I read an article that delved into the topic of keeping the history alive regarding WW II with younger generation. The article highlighted that video games associated with the era are helping to engage millennial and later generation in the historical time period. I wish you all the best with your collecting endeavors.

09-17-2020, 09:48 AM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Firearm collecting seems to have been growing and expanding. There have always been people that see firearms beyond their basic utility, and appreciate the history, technology and art of the gun. The Luger is the pinnacle of this. That is why so many people want them. They are unique, reflect an important period of history, were the leading edge of technology and have an aesthetic that many appreciate. While undeserved, the Luger has often been associated with evil and a certain edge... There have been a limited number of Lugers since the last was made. For some, that is the Imperial era. For others that is the WW-II era. For others that includes the Swiss through 1948 and even the commercial Mauser production through the 1990's. In all cases, the Luger was unique and appreciated. Manufacturing a new one would probably cost in excess of $5,000 today. That makes new production unlikely except for the rare shop like Krieghoff and their offering. Even Mauser from 1970 till the end found the marketplace for new Lugers challenging. So... they are a rare thing, unique and known to people of all ages thanks to media depictions of the firearm, including video games. Don't discount the potent impact of video games on the hobby of collecting and studying real Lugers. Also, never forget to give young people a chance to fire a real Luger at the range. I've introduced dozens of people to the Luger thanks to my matching "shooter" 1937 Mauser Luger with the finish rash on the right receiver flat. Some remarkable simulations and 3d models of the Luger have been developed for use in gaming and animation. They will ensure that the Luger appears prominently in future gaming and entertainment media. Finally, there is the deep level of study necessary to acquire and own the Luger pistol. I know of no other firearm with as many variations and wide range of marking. The future is bright. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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09-17-2020, 10:23 AM	#2
RickJZ User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 28 Thanks: 8 Thanked 17 Times in 7 Posts	@HerrKaiser, I found your post quite interesting and refreshing to read. I don't hear of many people around your age that is beginning to establish a collection of historical firearms and or memorabilia. I'm forty seven and have been collecting historical firearms and military memorabilia for many years. My dad used to have a military antique business specializing in WW I and WW II artifacts. Obtained my first gun when I was roughly twelve. A bring back K98 Mauser. It's interesting how you have alluded to video games in your post. Approximately a few weeks ago, I read an article that delved into the topic of keeping the history alive regarding WW II with younger generation. The article highlighted that video games associated with the era are helping to engage millennial and later generation in the historical time period. I wish you all the best with your collecting endeavors.