Long Barrels and Rusty Lugers

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Guys and Gals,

I was at the Ft. Myers gun show today and noted a few interesting items. There were few Lugers, maybe 2 or 3 overpriced decent ones and then a couple worth commenting on.

For those interested in long barrels, there was one with a 16.5" barrel and a reproduction stock. The gun was a mix of parts, but the owner said it functioned well. It was 9 mm and he had no idea if the springs were altered; he claimed to have bought it the way it was displayed. It had a pretty skinny barrel that was probably about as light as possible.

The second notable (but sickening) gun was one that had been recovered from underwater (who knows where from). It was a Mauser S/42 that would give Thor nightmares. Too bad cameras aren't allowed in the show. The interesting part is that the seller claimed the gun still functions and the toggle was free. Unbelievably, he still wanted $300 for this junker. I've seen better looking rusted out water pipes.

I managed to get away without buying any new guns, only reloading supplies.