Cole Dist . russian capture Lugers

[Herb]

Well, I guess I might as well put in my .02 here. I feel that the price is way too high for a shooter. I also disagree that the low end for a shooter is $600. A couple of months ago I bought two Lugers from an internet site where individuals can post firearms for sale. I got a byf 42 and a 39/42 both in very good condition but each did have 1 part not numbered, one a rear toggle pin the other was the holdopen. Pain $900 for both. Prior to that I bought a byf 41 in excellent condition, all matching with the proper unnumbered near mint FXO mag plus a very nice 1939 Carl Ackva holster all for $550. Last month I had the opportunity to buy, from a private party, a 1900 model for $700 but it had been refinished and had been buffed pretty heavily, I passed on that one. During the last Lugerfest at Ralph Shattucks house I bought an all matching, less mag, 1918 DWM in very good condition for $850. Awhile ago I just missed one for $350. My point here is that they are out there for much less than $799 but you are going to have to dig them out, do a little work and it usually pays off. Just for chuckels contact Ralph Shattuck email RALPH@WorldofLugers.com and ask him how much his lowest priced shooter is, if he currently has one (or more) in stock I'll bet it's less than $799, tell him I referred you if you want, and no I don't get a commission for referring anyone to him.