Ron, all your arguments have merit... I am afraid you have answered your own question
But let's see what the hardcore collectors have to say...
Regarding dealers charging a lot more for one of their "rigs"... that seems to be completely inverse of the common practice among some dealers to part out Lugers because they can get more money than if they sell the gun as a complete unit! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />
When General Opinion stops by, be sure and shout attention so I can hear what "he" has to say