Any Idea of Collectability?

[John D.]

You and I have to coordinate travel schedules - when you are back at the Swamp - I'm in the office. When you are back - I'm headed out the door on another "boondogle"..


Anyway - what you say makes sense about the cost of the Luger Presentation Models - and those that may have had extra engraving or decoration for "field use" (as the sidearm of military personnel). While I don't have Gibson's book at the office - I believe that there are 5 or so documented, highly embellished/plated/engraved Kriegs. Interesting note about Krieg Presentation #16999 is that somewhere I think it's documented that the pistol was returned to the factory as it began to lose it's Platnium finish. I'm not sure of the details, though... Also - I've also not heard that the other Luger manufacturers had done "plated" Lugers as presentation models - so perhaps someone else could/would chime in..??!!


Anyway - have a safe and successful trip - and I look forward to seeing what you have on your recent purchase after you get home..!!