Import Marks???

Zonaken · 01-07-2018, 01:24 PM

Some of my recent online searches have turned up several pistols with import markings placed on frames. Other pistols I've seen either don't have the markings or they weren't found (by me) in the pictures provided and were not mentioned specifically in the descriptions. I've handled several Lugers that did not have the import markings (or I could not find them at least - i.e. internally marked...).

I somewhat understand the reason for the markings, but was wondering what the implications are for marked -vs- unmarked pistols.
I guess it would be intuitively obvious to get a historic pistol without the markings, but was wondering the following:

1) How prevalent are unmarked P08's in the US marketplace?
2) What is the resale value impact for comparable marked -vs- unmarked pistols?
3) It's hard for me to believe that all of the numerous unmarked Lugers I've seen would have been bring-backs; would many of the unmarked Lugers have been imported prior to enactment of regulations?

Sorry for boring you with my ridiculous questions but thanks for those with the patience to respond. I'm learning a lot on here!
Zk
Studying diligently for that kindergarten final exam at Luger University...

01-07-2018, 01:24 PM	#1
Zonaken User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Tucson Posts: 26 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	Import Marks??? Some of my recent online searches have turned up several pistols with import markings placed on frames. Other pistols I've seen either don't have the markings or they weren't found (by me) in the pictures provided and were not mentioned specifically in the descriptions. I've handled several Lugers that did not have the import markings (or I could not find them at least - i.e. internally marked...). I somewhat understand the reason for the markings, but was wondering what the implications are for marked -vs- unmarked pistols. I guess it would be intuitively obvious to get a historic pistol without the markings, but was wondering the following: 1) How prevalent are unmarked P08's in the US marketplace? 2) What is the resale value impact for comparable marked -vs- unmarked pistols? 3) It's hard for me to believe that all of the numerous unmarked Lugers I've seen would have been bring-backs; would many of the unmarked Lugers have been imported prior to enactment of regulations? Sorry for boring you with my ridiculous questions but thanks for those with the patience to respond. I'm learning a lot on here! Zk Studying diligently for that kindergarten final exam at Luger University...