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Aaron · 10-08-2006, 02:50 PM

Yesterday at a gunshow in California I came upon a table displaying an artillery Luger tucked into a very poor quality repro holster, with a price tag of $3,000. I asked to see the pistol and found it to be completely cleansed of all markings (including the serial number) and it had an all over parkerized finish. The grips were poor fitting modern replacements and the mag was a cheap aftermarket. I asked him how he arrived at the price, and he said, "I don't know anything about Lugers, what do you think it's worth?" I said I thought it was just a shooter, possibly worth $500 to $600 or so. At that moment the loudspeaker announced that there were a lot of LEOs coming in to thoroughly scrutinize the show, some in plain clothes, and that dealers should be careful to follow all laws. I asked the seller if he was aware that his Luger did not bear a serial number, and he claimed he knew nothing about it. I suggested that he consider taking it off his table before it became confiscated or worse. He just shrugged his shoulders, smiled, turned his back and walked away, leaving his wife to man the table. A very discouraging experience. I guess he felt insulted over my advice.

10-08-2006, 02:50 PM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	A discouraging experience Yesterday at a gunshow in California I came upon a table displaying an artillery Luger tucked into a very poor quality repro holster, with a price tag of $3,000. I asked to see the pistol and found it to be completely cleansed of all markings (including the serial number) and it had an all over parkerized finish. The grips were poor fitting modern replacements and the mag was a cheap aftermarket. I asked him how he arrived at the price, and he said, "I don't know anything about Lugers, what do you think it's worth?" I said I thought it was just a shooter, possibly worth $500 to $600 or so. At that moment the loudspeaker announced that there were a lot of LEOs coming in to thoroughly scrutinize the show, some in plain clothes, and that dealers should be careful to follow all laws. I asked the seller if he was aware that his Luger did not bear a serial number, and he claimed he knew nothing about it. I suggested that he consider taking it off his table before it became confiscated or worse. He just shrugged his shoulders, smiled, turned his back and walked away, leaving his wife to man the table. A very discouraging experience. I guess he felt insulted over my advice.