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Time to get serious...
Ok - unless someone tells me "bad idea", I'm going to do my best to grab this one:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=349429952 Its what I've been looking for... I think/hope! |
Curiously, what attracts you on this particular instance?
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They have already declined bids of $1650. So how much are you willing to pay over that price? Seems to me that it getting right up against top dollar on that one.
It does seem like an honest wartime Luger. dju |
Hi Zorba, Both gun and holster look legit to me, and I think you can comfortably go to $2,00.00.
Are you really a professional belly dancer? Regards, Norm |
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In my imagination, German would not re-number that magazine to make it match. Why did German care that number, it shoots then it's OK, it's just a tool in its era. Let's assume viewers ignore that magazine and bid accordingly, so let's put the magazine aside. Not a big deal as long as it's not counted. The right panel does not fit the gun well, most likely it's a replacement. Let's also assume it's German did it. The left panel fits well, but has a chip on upper corner. Let's assume that caused by battle usage. The safety lever was refinished, let's assume it's done by German field gunsmith...... the list could go on and on.... If the attractive point is nice bore, it might perform well, it has some value, but should be described accordingly. ==== I don't have Mauser Luger. Am I wrong in the observation? |
I would think that $1650 is high estimate for Luger + holster + magazines/tool....OK, maybe a couple hundred more... ;)
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That would be my reasoning...But remember, I have no interest in holsters or extra magazines [needless extravagances], so I would not bid over $1400...But if you are buyer who likes 'rig', then upwards of maybe $1850 would not be out of order, in my mind...If it is what you have your heart set on... Edit: Also no export stamp...Means nothing to new buyer, but may affect price if later sold to collector... Edit2: I am looking at pic of toggles, and the hinges look either extremely dirty, or maybe evidence of... :confused: He also has a "G" date for sale... |
I would suggest you ask for detailed pictures of the "matching" magazine.
Also insure that the tool is properly marked. John |
Agreed. On second look the matching mag. is suspect. Need to see closeups of that part and also the front frame nmubers. I'm not seeing a big problem with the grip panels or finish on the saftey lever and am assuming that it is a strawed part worn silver. But my suggestion that $1650 is top dollar stands.
dju |
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And just when I could swear that I've seen it all...
dju |
Yes..Interesting to say the very least. I read the entire FAQ page. Is there any money in this? That was the only question I didn't see asked..
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The magazine looks to have been renumbered at some point.
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Regards, Norm |
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My latest paying gig was $100/each for myself and another (female) dancer. I easily spend twice that per month on classes - so it won't pay for Lugers for sure! |
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Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm |
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A professional belly dancer! I know there is a first time for everything, but in the history of Luger collecting this may be a singularity. Outside of the theater in general and terpsicore in particular how many other collective interest groups can claim…nay, dare I say boast of…a professional belly dancer as a member of their rank? Luger collecting casts a wide net and I am thankful for it.
P.S. Although not my area of interest (made after 1918 and all that), the rig looks pretty good to me, particularly if it can be obtained at or below the target values already stated. |
When collectors say this gun being good, is it because the seller being a special man so there is some non-gun factor in the comments, or the gun being really very good?? Or, good really means its price being very good, or, did I miss something special on the rig....
I reviewed the pictures again.... say, I cannot see the safety lever clearly, let's assume it just covered by dark patina, not reblued. How about the right grip panels, and the number on the magazine?? |
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I have no idea who the seller is so he may be a special man, or he may not. I'm certain that his mother thinks that he is. The gun is not perfect, I think that we can all agree on that. I am seeing an honest war gun, but not perfect, maybe with a re-stamped magazine, etc. I am not trying to critique it as a high end collector's piece. And at a price of more than $1650 it seems like no bargain anyway. dju |
Dave, thanks for the clarification!
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i too think the mag has been renumbered. from the photo the area of the stamping looks flat. which happens when old number is sanded away and new numbers added. just my 2 pennies.
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But even I don't (at least hitherto) wear heels - although Lebanese style dancing stereotypically requires them. I can't imagine a faster way for me to break an ankle then trying to totter about onstage in stilettos. But more to the original point, although I haven't yet ruled out the subject pistol, I'm eyeballing yet another - if the seller answers my questions the way I hope, I'll snag that one instead. The original is still a possibility, but is now more of a backup - if that. |
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Any pics or info about the latest prospect? |
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http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=349093369 Now everyone can tell me how I paid too much for it... :jumper: :roflmao: :crying: |
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I am not wildly enthusiastic about the finish/bluing but it could be the photo's.
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Hi Zorba, I have to agree with Jerry. Hopefully the gun is better than the photos. Also, the seller sounds like a bit of a huckster...
Regards, Norm |
zormpas, enjoy you gun...everybody on this board has bought an imperfect
gun at some point or other.....shoot the hell out of it, learn a bunch, and save up for the solid gold one that will tempt you the next time....personally, i like some dings and dents---that's called character....tom
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When it gets here, I'll setup my softbox and try to get some good pix of it. I'm lookin' forward to it - seemed to be priced fairly (to me) compared to a lot of others - including the first one in this thread. In any event, it'll be fun to see the more knowledgeable folk pick it apart - that's how to learn!
Now I'm just going through the FFL hassle - my first choice is out of storage space (!!) - so I'll go see the expensive, "big" LGS tomorrow. The good news is I already have a box and a half of ammo to try it out with. |
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