1900 AE investment potential

HisSoldier · 10-29-2007, 10:38 PM

I saw a very nice Luger at a gun show Saturday. Almost all the blue is intact, though faded a bit. The guy had it for sale at $2895, said it was appraised for $3700. He said he bought it at a very good price some years ago. Being a fool, of course, I would like to start working on my wife for this. Another safe queen! Help! What's wrong with me?
Ok, Assuming I get the gun appraised and it is worth the money, will a Luger keep up with or surpass inflation? I've paid way too much many times for a pretty gun, and usually don't regret it.

Thanks for the advice, I know the reason to buy a gun is basically personal, I'm looking for legitimate justification for the outlay.

Edward Tinker · 10-29-2007, 11:05 PM

Who would appraise something like this? It would have to be a luger person to correctly appraise it, as anyone can pull a blue book and say; it is 85%, so it must be $3700...

Lugers have surpassed inflation for many years; provided that you don't buy a reblued or restored piece...

Whats the serial number?

Is it 100%

Does it have all the correct parts?

Ed

HisSoldier · 10-30-2007, 03:12 AM

Thanks Ed, I'll start working on the research side. I don't have the serial # yet.

10-29-2007, 10:38 PM	#1
HisSoldier User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	1900 AE investment potential I saw a very nice Luger at a gun show Saturday. Almost all the blue is intact, though faded a bit. The guy had it for sale at $2895, said it was appraised for $3700. He said he bought it at a very good price some years ago. Being a fool, of course, I would like to start working on my wife for this. Another safe queen! Help! What's wrong with me? Ok, Assuming I get the gun appraised and it is worth the money, will a Luger keep up with or surpass inflation? I've paid way too much many times for a pretty gun, and usually don't regret it. Thanks for the advice, I know the reason to buy a gun is basically personal, I'm looking for legitimate justification for the outlay. __________________ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

10-29-2007, 11:05 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Who would appraise something like this? It would have to be a luger person to correctly appraise it, as anyone can pull a blue book and say; it is 85%, so it must be $3700... Lugers have surpassed inflation for many years; provided that you don't buy a reblued or restored piece... Whats the serial number? Is it 100% Does it have all the correct parts? 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

10-30-2007, 03:12 AM	#3
HisSoldier User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon Coast Posts: 95 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Thanks Ed, I'll start working on the research side. I don't have the serial # yet. __________________ The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom

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