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Marvin · 08-25-2001, 02:53 PM

Hello Hugh,

Thanks for the information on your E. German reworks. The way I see a pistol that has been reworked by, and for a particular goverenment entity to use, would be a variation. I get this from the reworks by Switzerland which are accepted, the reworks by Portugal, and a few others I can't remember off hand. But these are acceptable as collectible, and the price is less than a non reworked Luger. The import marked, dip blued pistols could also be classified as a particular variation, but lower in value and collectiblity. The regular import marked, dip blued were reworked for resale in the US and other countries to make them appear better and more saleable. Some "purist" collectors don't want these pistols, but again, I feel they definetly have their place in a collection or as a shooter. There are many people who now own and enjoy Lugers because they were affordable.

Now, as a direct answer to your question, it was reworked by a Governement entity for that Governements use, so I would consider it a variation. There may be others that disagree, but that is OK and what they believe. Personally, I love them all!

Marvin

08-25-2001, 02:53 PM	#11
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: East German reworks Hello Hugh, Thanks for the information on your E. German reworks. The way I see a pistol that has been reworked by, and for a particular goverenment entity to use, would be a variation. I get this from the reworks by Switzerland which are accepted, the reworks by Portugal, and a few others I can't remember off hand. But these are acceptable as collectible, and the price is less than a non reworked Luger. The import marked, dip blued pistols could also be classified as a particular variation, but lower in value and collectiblity. The regular import marked, dip blued were reworked for resale in the US and other countries to make them appear better and more saleable. Some "purist" collectors don't want these pistols, but again, I feel they definetly have their place in a collection or as a shooter. There are many people who now own and enjoy Lugers because they were affordable. Now, as a direct answer to your question, it was reworked by a Governement entity for that Governements use, so I would consider it a variation. There may be others that disagree, but that is OK and what they believe. Personally, I love them all! Marvin