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John D. · 10-17-2001, 03:30 PM

Yes! - a Luger that comes with an original issued holster does increase the value, but as some of the folks can already tell you - I'm sure no expert on hosters!! A documented "RIG" is probably worth a little more then just the "sum" of the pieces (just adding the price of the Luger, holster, etc. together).

For that, also give Ralph a call as REB and Thor suggested - he's a great person..! Further - he is a tremendous source of knowledge and willing to share it with budding collectors.

About the 1914 RIG, yes - I've seen them go for a little less and a "lot" more - again depending on condition, variation, pieces included (mags, tool, etc.)).. However, the WWI production is 80+ years "young", so not only is the finish "grayer" as Thor notes, but as well - most likely, it is reasonable to expect some light areas and imperfections. However, each adds a little character to the piece.. On my 1916, these were/are a totally different "tone" then my later production Lugers.

Since you are looking at early Lugers as your first acquisition - you may want to consider Still's Luger Series of books. They are a tremendous source of info (and the photo's will have you fantisizing ) I got mine from Ray Rilings ( http://www.rayrilingarmsbooks.com ) - excellent prices, they ship immediately and will suggest some other reference books if you tell them your interest areas. A small investment in developing your reference library will probably save you thousands of dollars in the long run, in my opinion.

Welcome to collecting!!! Some refer to it as an "addiction" - to which there is no known cure..

10-17-2001, 03:30 PM	#6
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	Hi Bart....! Yes! - a Luger that comes with an original issued holster does increase the value, but as some of the folks can already tell you - I'm sure no expert on hosters!! A documented "RIG" is probably worth a little more then just the "sum" of the pieces (just adding the price of the Luger, holster, etc. together). For that, also give Ralph a call as REB and Thor suggested - he's a great person..! Further - he is a tremendous source of knowledge and willing to share it with budding collectors. About the 1914 RIG, yes - I've seen them go for a little less and a "lot" more - again depending on condition, variation, pieces included (mags, tool, etc.)).. However, the WWI production is 80+ years "young", so not only is the finish "grayer" as Thor notes, but as well - most likely, it is reasonable to expect some light areas and imperfections. However, each adds a little character to the piece.. On my 1916, these were/are a totally different "tone" then my later production Lugers. Since you are looking at early Lugers as your first acquisition - you may want to consider Still's Luger Series of books. They are a tremendous source of info (and the photo's will have you fantisizing ) I got mine from Ray Rilings ( http://www.rayrilingarmsbooks.com ) - excellent prices, they ship immediately and will suggest some other reference books if you tell them your interest areas. A small investment in developing your reference library will probably save you thousands of dollars in the long run, in my opinion. Welcome to collecting!!! Some refer to it as an "addiction" - to which there is no known cure..