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lugerholsterrepair · 06-10-2013, 08:34 PM

Rich, Well I guess they were right! The NSA IS spying on us!

I find this "valuation" to be nonsensical. There is no consideration for year, unit markings, matching numbers, matching magazine, correct screws, non-1920 stamped, etc...

Additionally, I can find nothing on Nambus, GEW98s, or Arisakas.

Can anyone recommend a more knowledgeable, realistic price guide for C&R collectible firearms?

Richard..Experience is one way..what I am willing to pay is another. I am cheap so I go after bargains but a fellow who just received his inheritance, sold a business or has a tidy retirement income will beat me every time.

The "Blue Book" While handy is at least a year out of date when it falls off the printing press IMO. Any book that publishes prices would be. As troublesome as it is..looking over the online dealers and auctions give you a feel for the market..then it's up to the buyer to decide if an item is reasonable or not.

Remember, you never overpay..you just bought too soon.

06-10-2013, 08:34 PM	#9
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	Rich, Well I guess they were right! The NSA IS spying on us! I find this "valuation" to be nonsensical. There is no consideration for year, unit markings, matching numbers, matching magazine, correct screws, non-1920 stamped, etc... Additionally, I can find nothing on Nambus, GEW98s, or Arisakas. Can anyone recommend a more knowledgeable, realistic price guide for C&R collectible firearms? Richard..Experience is one way..what I am willing to pay is another. I am cheap so I go after bargains but a fellow who just received his inheritance, sold a business or has a tidy retirement income will beat me every time. The "Blue Book" While handy is at least a year out of date when it falls off the printing press IMO. Any book that publishes prices would be. As troublesome as it is..looking over the online dealers and auctions give you a feel for the market..then it's up to the buyer to decide if an item is reasonable or not. Remember, you never overpay..you just bought too soon. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."