Edward, I share your opinion that there are fewer young gun collectors coming up than in "baby boom" generation. I believe that government regulations and the anti-gun approach to education is partially responsible. You can can't order a luger mail order for $39.95 like when I was your age. Price increases have really only kept up with inflation. When I got out of college, $10K/year was a good job offer. My nephew graduated recently and started at $60K/year and now getting close to $100K as an engineer. Also as time goes on the supply of lugers, or whatever in collectable condition decrease from use, lost or improper storage. So a drop in demand is also met with a drop in supply. Also collector scholarship increases, the rare variations become better recognized and more sought after. No one's selling HK's for the same price as Mausers, as years ago. As in the past, if you want bargains, start collecting in area that aren't currently popular and do your own research. TH
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