Luger Definitions~

Vlim · 08-16-2015, 09:42 AM

There are a few exceptions to the rule when it comes to 'rebuilt / refinished / refurbished' pistols.

For example:
Dutch lugers went through an overhaul program about every 7 years. Depending on the condition, things were fixed/replaced/reblued, etc... Doesn't detract from the value.

Swiss lugers again were maintained throughout their service life (and afterwards) and these actions are well documented. I remember an article on the personal 1906 Bern pistol of the former manager of the W+F Bern, it had the rear toggle and the barrel replaced which was backed by original factory documentation.

East-German ('VoPo') lugers were rebuilt/refurbished from existing P.08 pistols and newly manufactured parts. Well documented.

Finnish lugers got new Tikka barrels.

So, sometimes, refurbishing and rebuilding are part of the service history of pistols and in my opinion this does not hurt the value at all.

08-16-2015, 09:42 AM	#21
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	There are a few exceptions to the rule when it comes to 'rebuilt / refinished / refurbished' pistols. For example: Dutch lugers went through an overhaul program about every 7 years. Depending on the condition, things were fixed/replaced/reblued, etc... Doesn't detract from the value. Swiss lugers again were maintained throughout their service life (and afterwards) and these actions are well documented. I remember an article on the personal 1906 Bern pistol of the former manager of the W+F Bern, it had the rear toggle and the barrel replaced which was backed by original factory documentation. East-German ('VoPo') lugers were rebuilt/refurbished from existing P.08 pistols and newly manufactured parts. Well documented. Finnish lugers got new Tikka barrels. So, sometimes, refurbishing and rebuilding are part of the service history of pistols and in my opinion this does not hurt the value at all.