1. Mauser made new made lugers in the 1970's, and they sold only okay, plus you can still get them new in box for around $1000-$1400 My understanding was that you could still get real surplus Lugers very cheap in the 1970s. valid point however, most people have to do a fair amount of digging to find one and by that time they already discounted buying a luger or bought something else. (i wanted one and couldn't find one for sale at a reasonable price)
2. Mitchel arms (and other names) made them for years in stainless and they have always had issues with mechanically having problems. my understanding (and I could be wrong) is that their build quality was pretty junky for what they cost.
3. Rumours - I have heard rumours of 45 lugers being made at least twice in the last 10 years using CNC, one failed, the other one is still trying.
I had heard he was hand making them for crazy money. I wouldn't even attempt it. it seems like a whole other level of discussion.
4. I know a guy who makes parts, they look very good, but think that the amount would be about double what you state or more. That's valid. This all comes down to economy of scale
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