[Luke]

Marvin -

I have purchased 4 of these, but I was able to buy them at prices ranging from $650 - $775. I see Finnish Lugers advertised for $1100 - $1300, but I am not sure anyone is buying at that price. It would be good to know what other collectors are paying.

Because almost all of these Lugers (The Finns call them Parabellums, not Lugers.) are mismatched, the resale value in the future might be questionable; but I am confident that there will always be a market if bought at the right price.

I agree with Lloyd. The remarkable record of Finland's heroic defense of their independence is almost unparalleled in modern history. Russia invaded Finland in late 1939 with a force almost three times that employed by the Allies in the invasion of Normandy . . . . and the Finns ably defended their country in the face of this huge onslaught. This history, and the certainty that most of these Lugers were used in the Winter War, make Finnish Parabellums a most interesting collectable, IMHO.

By the way, I shoot one of mine, and I find the 120mm (nominally 5") Tikkakoski barrel to be ideal. This, however, is a highly subjective opinion.

Regards,
Luke