[ithacaartist]

Welcome to the forum, Steve. Some consider the Stainless Lugers made in Houston to be collectible in their own right. They are not, of course, without their issues, but if yours is one that functions OK, fits together so that it doesn't rattle when shaken, hasn't had its flat surfaces buffed during its manufacture to be all wavy, and doesn't exhibit galling on the toggle ramps, it is indeed desirable as an example of what it is. NIB ought to realize an amount slightly North of a thousand bucks. If you insist on getting rid of it, I'll bet you could come pretty close to swapping it even up for an original lower level collectible or nice original shooter.