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mrerick · 12-23-2011, 01:10 AM

Hi Steve, and welcome to the forum.

Luger collectors value pistols in a state as close as possible to that of their original manufacture. All matching. Original finish. Unmodified.

Removal of the stock lug is a major modification. Even if well done, I believe that it reduces the pistol's status to a "shooter". These have a value essentially 40% to 60% less than a collectable unmodified Luger.

Being in original finish, all matching parts; having the matching stock, holster and matching magazines would improve the rig's value somewhat.

There are many people that would still want a rig like that. They would just be unlikely to pay the same amount they'd give for one that is unmodified.

Marc

12-23-2011, 01:10 AM	#2
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hi Steve, and welcome to the forum. Luger collectors value pistols in a state as close as possible to that of their original manufacture. All matching. Original finish. Unmodified. Removal of the stock lug is a major modification. Even if well done, I believe that it reduces the pistol's status to a "shooter". These have a value essentially 40% to 60% less than a collectable unmodified Luger. Being in original finish, all matching parts; having the matching stock, holster and matching magazines would improve the rig's value somewhat. There are many people that would still want a rig like that. They would just be unlikely to pay the same amount they'd give for one that is unmodified. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.