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4 Scale · 02-21-2016, 10:15 PM

As far as the three go, #2 at 97% blue is high condition and comes the closest of the three to market. The other two, while very handsome seem especially overpriced given their lower condition.

From your choices, it seems you are interested in a 1939 or earlier Mauser, all matching, original but non-matching magazine, good or better bore, 85% or better bluing, and overall good or better cosmetic condition. Pistols meeting those criteria can be found for $1,300 to $1,700 or so with effort over time (aka work and patience) by looking at a variety of sources. Gun broker, pawn shops, the two Luger forums, and reputable dealers all produce at times, at least for me. All the guns you've flagged are solid examples, very handsome and no bargain. I guess it boils down to how much time you have to look and what your patience is. I fully appreciate it can be challenging to spend time looking for the first one or several, part of the reason shooters/lower cost specimens are advised for new collectors.

02-21-2016, 10:15 PM	#17
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	As far as the three go, #2 at 97% blue is high condition and comes the closest of the three to market. The other two, while very handsome seem especially overpriced given their lower condition. From your choices, it seems you are interested in a 1939 or earlier Mauser, all matching, original but non-matching magazine, good or better bore, 85% or better bluing, and overall good or better cosmetic condition. Pistols meeting those criteria can be found for $1,300 to $1,700 or so with effort over time (aka work and patience) by looking at a variety of sources. Gun broker, pawn shops, the two Luger forums, and reputable dealers all produce at times, at least for me. All the guns you've flagged are solid examples, very handsome and no bargain. I guess it boils down to how much time you have to look and what your patience is. I fully appreciate it can be challenging to spend time looking for the first one or several, part of the reason shooters/lower cost specimens are advised for new collectors. Last edited by 4 Scale; 02-21-2016 at 11:11 PM.