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BILL · 06-03-2001, 01:44 AM

At least you have something that you would even consider buying. I went to our Washington State show today and saw not one collectable grade Luger (maybe my standards are too high..ok, maybe one). I saw an atrocity (a fair condition 1936 Mauser with a Kreighoff toggle assy). The seller is conviced that the 'really nice' toggle makes the piece more desirable, hence, worth over a thousand dollars. I looked at about ten Lugers, all of which were at the last show. The only pistol I would be interested in is a 1906 American Eagle in about 20% but it is over $2000 (the seller knows it's worth more, though). I must say, I bought a really nice wood bottom mag for $35. I did see a lot of WWII loading tools, maybe time to start collecting those. Any other exciting finds at the shows? Next month will be better.

06-03-2001, 01:44 AM	#2
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lugers at a Kalif. gun show At least you have something that you would even consider buying. I went to our Washington State show today and saw not one collectable grade Luger (maybe my standards are too high..ok, maybe one). I saw an atrocity (a fair condition 1936 Mauser with a Kreighoff toggle assy). The seller is conviced that the 'really nice' toggle makes the piece more desirable, hence, worth over a thousand dollars. I looked at about ten Lugers, all of which were at the last show. The only pistol I would be interested in is a 1906 American Eagle in about 20% but it is over $2000 (the seller knows it's worth more, though). I must say, I bought a really nice wood bottom mag for $35. I did see a lot of WWII loading tools, maybe time to start collecting those. Any other exciting finds at the shows? Next month will be better.