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John D. · 07-12-2006, 11:19 AM

Hi Sean,

I agree with Jerry - don't let that money burn a hole in your pocket and make a "quick decision" you may regret later (trust me - I know from experience

)..

As many have said, a "matched shooter" nowadays, is somewhat of an oxymoron - as "matched" means it's collectible - and a "shooter" means you can risk replacing some parts without hurting the "collectors" value

Hmmm..>?? So now - let me get you started down the "slippery slope" of collecting..!

I'd sugget that you purchase a mis-matched import if you want a shooter. I recently bought two - the "priciest" is a "byf" in original finish with a mis-matched sideplate. It was a mere $625 - and it's kind of neat.. The second is a finnish luger (w/ a 9mm Tikkakoski barrel) - import marked that I got for under $550 (Ed T. saw it too, so I had to snatch it before he did - hi Ed! )

After getting a nice import shooter, take your time and just enjoy it for a few months (read "rebuild your checking account!!") and start looking for a nice matched Luger from the era/variation that most interests you....

Anyway - that's my $0.00002..

Hope it helps!

John D.

07-12-2006, 11:19 AM	#11
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Hi Sean, I agree with Jerry - don't let that money burn a hole in your pocket and make a "quick decision" you may regret later (trust me - I know from experience ).. As many have said, a "matched shooter" nowadays, is somewhat of an oxymoron - as "matched" means it's collectible - and a "shooter" means you can risk replacing some parts without hurting the "collectors" value Hmmm..>?? So now - let me get you started down the "slippery slope" of collecting..! I'd sugget that you purchase a mis-matched import if you want a shooter. I recently bought two - the "priciest" is a "byf" in original finish with a mis-matched sideplate. It was a mere $625 - and it's kind of neat.. The second is a finnish luger (w/ a 9mm Tikkakoski barrel) - import marked that I got for under $550 (Ed T. saw it too, so I had to snatch it before he did - hi Ed! ) After getting a nice import shooter, take your time and just enjoy it for a few months (read "rebuild your checking account!!") and start looking for a nice matched Luger from the era/variation that most interests you.... Anyway - that's my $0.00002.. Hope it helps! John D.