The First Luger

[4 Scale]

Reproduction transitional Lugers are known to exist, created via reference to patent drawings. I saw two reproduction transitional examples displayed at the Antique Arms show in Las Vegas in 2015. The two pistols in that display were made not with intent to defraud but to achive an accurate reproduction. Gortz & Sturgess at p.193 also document several fake "transitional" pistols via photos. Given the existance of such pistols, and the reputation of the seller that Don mentions, I personally think Ron is exercising great tact when he advises "close scrutiny".

Scanning the breathless description of this alleged orginal pistol on the seller's site, I sort of laughed that all this thing needs to complete the effect is Georg Luger's initials. Sure enough, if you page down far enough you are treated to a "GL" inscription.

As a Luger novice, my personal view is if this thing was orginal, it is a steal at $92,500; if it is a fake it is overpriced by nearly $90,000.