byf Luger straw parts

[Ron Wood]

Originally Posted by MSW

Gun Bugs—serial number aside, mine looks like yours. I only note the price as 2 collectors said it was a nice gun and weren’t put off by lack of straw.

They weren't put off by the lack of straw because it isn't supposed to have strawed parts...they knew a bit more about Mauser made Lugers than you did at the time. I would think they were trying to take advantage of your lack of details, but the fact that they offered $2K makes me wonder about their knowledge..."collectors"? maybe, maybe not. Any way, welcome to the crazy world of Lugers...folks here are glad to help keep you ahead of scammers.
Ron