Sterling,
My first luger purchased was my 1970's era Mauser luger, 6", 9mm, swiss style. Think I paid $ 800-850 for a LNIB condition. (You can see a photo or two of my pistol in the Post WWII section with its new 6" holster...)
I shoot this one all the time and figured since this pistol was an "almost new" gun, I could shoot it for years without repair or parts breakage worries. Haven't regretted my decision.
I also shoot a 1920's commerical 6" 30 cal luger and a 1920's 8" 9mm swiss luger...but I hold my breath each time I shoot those older pistols...worrying when something might give out or break...
The folks at the Simpson shop have many of the 1970's lugers offered for sale, their prices seem a tad high, though :
http://www.simpsonltd.com/LugerRoom/...rms_lugers.htm
They also come up for sale on the gun sites quite often and LF member, Tom Heller, might even have one/some for sale as well...
hellerarms@webtv.net
Regards,
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