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Ron Smith · 12-23-2004, 09:59 AM

Hi Mike,
"Straw" is the golden-yellow color of the trigger, take down lever, safety, magazine release and extractor on Lugers that were manufactured prior to early 1937. Straw will not be found on a ligitimate Luger made after April 1937.
There are lots of WWII Lugers around, for less than $1500. The average price is in the $1000 range. Give or take $200. A $1500 pistol should be in " excellent "condition. With a few exceptions.
A good place to get a general idea is Simpson Ltd. There prices are at the top, for the most part, but will give you a good working knowledge of what to expect.

Good Luck, Ron

12-23-2004, 09:59 AM	#3
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Mike, "Straw" is the golden-yellow color of the trigger, take down lever, safety, magazine release and extractor on Lugers that were manufactured prior to early 1937. Straw will not be found on a ligitimate Luger made after April 1937. There are lots of WWII Lugers around, for less than $1500. The average price is in the $1000 range. Give or take $200. A $1500 pistol should be in " excellent "condition. With a few exceptions. A good place to get a general idea is Simpson Ltd. There prices are at the top, for the most part, but will give you a good working knowledge of what to expect. Good Luck, Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...