Import marks... What does that do to the value?

Vlim · 09-04-2020, 05:40 AM

The Germany markings were usually applied by the importer, but that is a small detail. In my opinion they do not hurt the value at all.

There is a nice document from the 1920s where Stoeger suggests to apply the Germany marking themselves, as the manufacturers quote for applying them was too expensive.

Here is Mauser's letter from the 1920s about the factory applying the Germany marking at an additional cost of 2 RMarks per pistol.

09-04-2020, 05:40 AM	#13
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	The Germany markings were usually applied by the importer, but that is a small detail. In my opinion they do not hurt the value at all. There is a nice document from the 1920s where Stoeger suggests to apply the Germany marking themselves, as the manufacturers quote for applying them was too expensive. Here is Mauser's letter from the 1920s about the factory applying the Germany marking at an additional cost of 2 RMarks per pistol. Attached Thumbnails