Re: 1900 Luger (Con't - for Silvano)

I quite agree......

There are at least 2 Lugers in my "shooter" pile that have modified finishes, i.e., nickel plated or buffed badly and stripped, that are still all matching for number and are excellent shooters. I prefer these at the range, because they function perfectly, even though altered cosmetically.......

Then there is the immensely interesting 8" barrel that has the whole toggle train mismatched for number,(I bought it at *least* the correct manufacturer's toggle set, as it is an Erfurt, but it came to me with an S/42 toggle train), that is very finicky, and likes only *some* mags and ammo, but has at least 4 different applications stamped into it.

Although all 3 are "shooters", 2 are actually *good* shooters, whereas the long barrel is merely a curiosity because it went from Imperial with regimental markings, to 1920 commercial, to the Weimar police, to the Swiss, and carries the Swiss "Cross in Sunburst" on the upper and a Swiss target barrel.

Weird piece for sure, but gimme the 2 Widows with the butchered finishes for the range anyday.

Even amongst shooters, there seems to be a pecking order.

I would value the 2 refinished pistols higher than the mismatched oddball anyday, merely because of superior function.