[Edward Tinker]

John, this is always interesting. I have been a Luger owner for over 25 years, but really got into "it" the last 4 years.

So, my point is this;

When I first came back from Europe (military stint for 7 years), there were still some East German and Russian reworks available for around $350, then prices started creeping up.

$600 seems like a norm, but you see prices every now and then for a 30 Luger (7.65mm) for less than $600, because they are much more expensive to shoot than a 9mm.

Keep your eyes open, and you will see some 9mm for $400 (I bought one last fall for $425 sight unseen, I was pleasantly surprised, it was a collector piece), you'll see some on the gun board auctions for less than $600 every now and then, I still think $450 to $500 is possible, but buying from a gun show or gun shop you will not usually find the low end price.

Ed