Machined vs stamped magazines

Max Mauser · 07-12-2004, 08:02 PM

What are the price diffrence between a machined magazine and a stamped one ( if any?).

John Sabato · 07-12-2004, 08:59 PM

Max,

The prices of original magazines vary based primarily on their rarity, not so much their construction. But in my own opinion, the machined type (FXO 37 or Haenel Schmeisser type) are the best functioning and most durable. Condition is everything. Some of the oldest stamped type in excellent condition bring very high prices.

Could you please identify the source of your avatar photo? and can you post it full size in your reply? I collect photographs of Lugers and accessories. That box of Lugers is a photo I have never seen before.

Max Mauser · 07-12-2004, 09:04 PM

Thank you for you prompt answer . I have mostly the machine Fxo magazines, but also a few machined 122. I also like the machined ones best, they must have been very expencive to produce!

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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Max, The prices of original magazines vary based primarily on their rarity, not so much their construction. But in my own opinion, the machined type (FXO 37 or Haenel Schmeisser type) are the best functioning and most durable. Condition is everything. Some of the oldest stamped type in excellent condition bring very high prices. Could you please identify the source of your avatar photo? and can you post it full size in your reply? I collect photographs of Lugers and accessories. That box of Lugers is a photo I have never seen before. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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Max Mauser User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Europe Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you for you prompt answer . I have mostly the machine Fxo magazines, but also a few machined 122. I also like the machined ones best, they must have been very expencive to produce!