Mike T.

I think that there is a definite historical value to a Luger which some GI acquired as a war trophy (either by capture or purchase) in the ETO and took pride in customizing (or perhaps "pimping up" would be a more accurate term). This in fact is in my opinion a more interesting (although not as valuable) gun than the same pistol in excellent original condition. However, it will always remain a problem determining whether an individual gun is a trophy fixed up by a triumphant victor over Fascism in 1945 or instead something bubbazized in the states in 1974.