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Originally Posted by mrerick
Post some pictures...
We have a Simson expert on the forum.
All matching with incorrect magazine is not so much of an issue, but does drop value some.
Is the magazine a Simson mag?
Bigger issues for investment consideration are:
- Originality of finish
- All matching parts (all Simson parts were E/6 or E/33 proofed, right down to the screws)
- Condition
Before buying this, I would invest the time to study Simson Lugers. Ed Tinker has a great book on them.
Marc
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Thanks, Marc. Good to know there are experts available! The mags are original; they are marked with an E/6. The rest of the gun has E/6 and E/33 marks all over. I understand Simson was a very unique manufacturer and pretty much everything has been proof marked on their guns - I have been promised this luger is "number matching inside and outside"!
The finish is great - only some minor wear. I've seen people use %age #'s to describe the finish but these numbers vary from person-to-person and are very subjective.
Thanks