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Unread 01-08-2010, 11:05 AM   #11
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Bill, You can use google; do a search of gun shows and whatever state and that would show you where local shows are.

BE ADVISED; That Unless you take it to luger guys, you will get all kinds of wild estimates, most completely wrong, either waaaaaaay too high or waaaay to low.


Thus, why Bob Simpson was mentioned, they deal in lots of guns, but know their lugers. As do many members here.

Also, again no offense, but restorers have worked for years and if the gun was made in 1901 or 1902, there is a period of 50 yrs where you know nothing about the gun. That said, a restore that was done 50 yrs ago will show patina...

I think its probably right as rain, but we as collectors run across guns alll the time that are boosted and restored. all the time/././././


Heck, I am no expert, but I am pretty darn good and the company me and Tom runs can do appraisals. Any in person appraisal costs around $100 plus your shipping.


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