Dwight,
The OP says "please educate me on what is so special about this Luger to price it like this?". There is no one line answer to satisfy his request, if there was, one could just say "it is what it is". Of course that's not good enough. I see no off topic discussion here if it's toward how a Luger's value or desirability is determined. I know the OP says "this Luger", but to answer that is to reference any Luger. I think his question implies any high end, high priced Luger and not just the one referenced.
Although I noted I'm aware of hold-opens on some '08 Commercials, I can't attest to it because I've never seen one. Since the OP is referencing an unmolested gun, I, too, am referencing unmolested guns. You went into quite amount of detail explaining the hold-open device on 1908 Commercials owned by officers and subsequently modified. That subject is pretty well known, and although interesting, has nothing to do with why the reference pistol is so highly priced. Interesting stuff for those who are unaware, but off topic if you are interested in staying strictly on topic. However, whether you intend to or not you, as well as I, are providing a rounded out answer to help provide clarity for those who read this, but might not have the depth of knowledge. I guess that boils the Fog Index, providing clarity for the intended reader. So, I'm not negatively criticizing your mentioning the officer's modified pistol.
I am negatively criticizing your implication I'm "Getting a little far afield from the original topic"
Although I might differ, as always, I mean no disrespect to anyone.
Jack
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