Nickeled Artillery

MG · 06-14-2003, 10:02 PM

Hello, I saw this on Guns America and thought I would ask if anyone thinks is it over priced or just right.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976355184.htm

Might be good to shoot armadillos with style...

May God bless you all

Michael

Dwight Gruber · 06-14-2003, 10:58 PM

I wouldn't pay more than $800 for it, and would be happier closer to $700.

Just my $.02.

--Dwight

Stu · 06-15-2003, 11:59 AM

I saw that and would agree with Dwight; the asking price is far to high for a plated gun. I wonder how well it was polished before plating ?

mauro · 06-15-2003, 05:23 PM

Hello Michael,
please have a look at the KTS site:
http://www.kirstein.com/w/indexe.htm

As you cas see in the following picture:

http://www.kirstein.com/w/emonat.htm

KTS sells nickeled arty. You can ask information about the current price.

I hope this helps.

Ciao

Big Norm · 06-16-2003, 12:45 PM

I agree that the price is way too high for what amounts to a shooter. The gun has little resale value. For that price you can still get a 1917 in original blue that will increase in value over time.
Big Norm

Thor · 06-16-2003, 01:03 PM

I sold a restored Artillery with COMPLETE reproduction leather, board stock, etc for $2500 last year and the ad said it was restored. These guns have value, perhaps not to some collectors but in the gun market there is value.

Edward Tinker · 06-16-2003, 01:41 PM

Ted, I think many of us forget that there is a "cool" value of having an "Artillery Luger". To the average non-collector, they don't care if it is a collectable or not, they desire to show it off, shoot it off and have fun with it.

To someone with money and the desire, hell why not?

Ed

Big Norm · 06-16-2003, 01:49 PM

Thor,
I agree that a good quality restoration, such as you have a reputation for, is still a good Luger. Particularly in the Imperial Luger Era. But this is a chromed job and not a quality restoration and I believe that that makes it something different. The key word is "restoration" which I take as putting back to original. You got an excellent price for your rig (?). The person knew what they were getting.
Big Norm

Thor · 06-16-2003, 01:54 PM

Big Norm, I sold it to a client BEFORE I started the restoration and before he saw it. He had several of my restorations and trusted me. I should buy this chrome job, restore it and resell it! NAw....I need one for myself! Thanks for the kind words!

06-14-2003, 10:02 PM	#1
MG User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Nickeled Artillery Hello, I saw this on Guns America and thought I would ask if anyone thinks is it over priced or just right. http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976355184.htm Might be good to shoot armadillos with style... May God bless you all Michael __________________ MG "Si vis pacem, para bellum" 'If you want peace,prepare for war'

06-15-2003, 05:23 PM	#4
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Hello Michael, please have a look at the KTS site: http://www.kirstein.com/w/indexe.htm As you cas see in the following picture: http://www.kirstein.com/w/emonat.htm KTS sells nickeled arty. You can ask information about the current price. I hope this helps. Ciao __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

06-16-2003, 01:03 PM	#6
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I sold a restored Artillery with COMPLETE reproduction leather, board stock, etc for $2500 last year and the ad said it was restored. These guns have value, perhaps not to some collectors but in the gun market there is value. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

06-16-2003, 01:41 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Ted, I think many of us forget that there is a "cool" value of having an "Artillery Luger". To the average non-collector, they don't care if it is a collectable or not, they desire to show it off, shoot it off and have fun with it. To someone with money and the desire, hell why not? Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-16-2003, 01:54 PM	#9
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Big Norm, I sold it to a client BEFORE I started the restoration and before he saw it. He had several of my restorations and trusted me. I should buy this chrome job, restore it and resell it! NAw....I need one for myself! Thanks for the kind words! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

06-14-2003, 10:58 PM	#2
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	I wouldn't pay more than $800 for it, and would be happier closer to $700. Just my $.02. --Dwight

06-15-2003, 11:59 AM	#3
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 451 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	I saw that and would agree with Dwight; the asking price is far to high for a plated gun. I wonder how well it was polished before plating ?

06-16-2003, 12:45 PM	#5
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I agree that the price is way too high for what amounts to a shooter. The gun has little resale value. For that price you can still get a 1917 in original blue that will increase in value over time. Big Norm

06-16-2003, 01:49 PM	#8
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thor, I agree that a good quality restoration, such as you have a reputation for, is still a good Luger. Particularly in the Imperial Luger Era. But this is a chromed job and not a quality restoration and I believe that that makes it something different. The key word is "restoration" which I take as putting back to original. You got an excellent price for your rig (?). The person knew what they were getting. Big Norm