Snail drum loading tool question.
 

As I noted in my original post, I have my Persian that came from the Stern collection (my first Luger and probably not the last) and I bought a first gen snail drum. However, I need to get a loading tool. What do these sell for currently. I'm asking as I can't find one from any of the dealers that specialize in Lugers. Any help appreciated. I have posted a WTB on the Board. I also understand that there may have been some repros made. I would expect that they would sell for a lower price, but don't know. How would you tell the difference from original vs repro. Any help greatly appreciated.

I thought I was happy collecting Class 3 guns. I have over 20 from all eras. I buy as many reference books on all my guns as I can find. I've already bought 2 of the Still books, both of the Kenyon books, Mauro's Luger Artigligeria, Vanderlinden's Houlsters and Shoulder Stocks of the World and am currently in the hunt for a few other reference books. I could see how this Luger thing could get out of control.

I purchased a repro loader a few years ago from Simpsons Ltd. and at that time the repro's were selling for $450. The last time I checked them they were at $475. You might also see one on ebay from time to time. Hope this helps. Brent