Let me start by saying that I have bought and sold Luger parts on Ebay. But aside from the ridiculous prices now being paid I see a very bad thing happening. There is a dealer in military guns who is now parting out matching 1920 Commercials that look to be in very good shape! <img border="0" alt="[crying]" title="" src="graemlins/crying.gif" /> Why? Well I know why. A good condition matching shooter will bring $500-$600, but you break it up and suddenly you have $825.
Frame stripped $100
Upper and barrel $175
Toggle complete $175
Grips $100
Side plate $75
Misc. small parts $100
Magazine $100
Now I don't mind parting out a total mismatch, but I hate to see matching guns in any condition be broken up for the almighty dollar!
The only silver lining I can see is that prices for 1920 Commercials will go up as more are scrapped. Heck, maybe some day they will start faking to 1920's? <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[ouch]" title="" src="graemlins/c.gif" />