Thanks gentlemen, I very much appreciate the help I have received from several folks on this forum. In repayment I would offer, that if anyone needs help on an M1 carbine question I will be happy to help, I do have a very good understanding gleaned over 20 yrs of research, and the reading of a lot of carbine books. I must say that none of them cost a ridiculous 300 bucks. That price is a real detriment to the new Luger collectors. But fortunately the nice guys on this site made up the "FAQ" posting and that takes care of a lot of questions a "newby" will ask. Thanks again.

Update: I think I'm going to stop collecting Lugers, sell the ones I have and buy gun books. It seems to me that all the firearms books are the real collectibles, and will appreciate in value way faster than the lowly guns do. In terms of cash value the books are the way to go, forget the guns.

Hi Tom,
Buying any Luger without buying a reference book first can lead to an expensive mistake, I should know, I’ve been hurt more than once. Now I buy every Luger book I can lay my hands on, including those written in German, French and Italian. My copy of “Imperial Lugers” cost me about $60.00 back in 1995 (a lot of money back then), but it’s saved me many times that amount.
Norm

I don't doubt the value of the books, just the absolute ridiculous prices. The books appreciate in price more than the guns. That's the real baloney, and it will keep me from going any further in Lugers on my own. JMHO

When in doubt, ignorance is always a shield.

If you had written and published a low volume, speciality book you would understand the price.:eek:

The market determines the price of used books, i.e. supply and demand. :cheers:

No further in lugers? Oh my!:(
Less competition for the rest of us.:evilgrin:

Mr. Voigt:

1. You might be right.

2. Book Companies need to print, and reprint more copies and stop turning every gun book into a rarity.

3. Believe me, I'm a total novice and no competition to any of you serious Luger guys.


Mr. Anderson:

My ignorance is the very reason I ask questions of those experts on this forum, and I very much appreciate the generous help given.


Again I say, Thank You Gentlemen.