Value of reblued Luger

[DonVoigt]

Jerry,
You said "Mauser improvements" ; I just wondered what you thought they were; since I don't "collect" Mauser lugers, I thought I might learn something. You did remind me about the extractor difference. The hump I never thought of as an improvement - but it is.

In other cases they were not improvements by Mauser.

Rich is correct, I just don't like general statements or repetition of "common" knowledge.
Where the info is available, I like to know what/where it is.

I believe a 1916 DWM luger can be an excellent choice for a shooter.
I see extractors and ejectors as expendable and replaceable parts in a shooter; along with springs and grips. JMO. This does not mean that a Mauser luger is not a good choice, but it is often a more expensive choice- due to the "Nazi" and/or WWII mystique that seems to command a premium.

Norm, thanks for your comment- nice to know I'm not the only "one".

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Rich is correct, I just don't like general statements or repetition of "common" knowledge.
Where the info is available, I like to know what/where it is.

I agree with Don and Norm. The Japanese 'Mum' Luger discussion (and Totenkopf, and Russian Contract, and Spandau) discussions fascinate me, since so many dismiss them as fantasies when there are actual early photographs of them. From way before it was profitable or collectible or anyone even gave a rats' ass about them.

I also like to know about design changes and the tooling changes required. Changes are done to make something safer, or cheaper, or manufacture quicker, or eliminate waste (time or materials). I can always benefit from knowing how to do the job (any job) more efficiently.