[Marvin]

Mike,


I have also noticed in my area that the cost of a post war P.38 is climbing in value to almost reach the wartime price. I don't understand this either because a wartime P.38 is undervalued today. I feel that soon the price will begin to climb on these and they will increase in value to the point of a common Luger.


Back about 25-30 years ago, the P.38 could be bought for $50-75 for an average pistol and a real nice one may be in the $100 range. Today, the same pistol sells for approx. $500 and the nice ones in the $600-650 range.


I love both the Luger and P.38 and try to balance my purchases between the two pistols. The "cyq" is a real intrest to me and this is one that I will try to concentrate on. I have found that the price of these has now crept up close to the price of the common Mauser and Walther 1943 and 1944 pistols. The "cyq" may not be the best finished, but I sure like them.


Marvin