Advice on First Purchase

WG dog · 03-04-2009, 07:06 PM

Some thoughts from a non-expert person interested in Lugers, thinking about buying another, not a lot of money to spend.

For you, it's all about what you want and can spend.

If I had $700 to a thousand to spend, I'd hunt for a decent looking, fully functioning WWII era Mauser that might have a mismatched part or two on the inside to knock down collector value, but would still look good and that I'd shoot a little.

If I'm right in thinking a really nice VOPO Luger might be $800 to $1000, with import mark hidden or not glaringly visible and obnoxious, that might be interesting.

If I had $1000 to $1500 to spend, and did not mind a Commercial Luger in 7.65 Luger/.30 Luger/7.65x21 Parabellum, maybe a really nice one might be found. This ammo is more expensive than 9mm though.

If I had $2000 to $3500 to spend, maybe a really nice Swiss Luger or WWI or WWII Luger or Luger rig from some Lugerforum mainstay or respected dealer who hopefully would sell the genuine unboosted article at a fair price.

The Mausers made in the 1970s are neat but I'd go for an earlier Luger first.

Prices mentioned could easily be off some. Again, it's all about what you find interesting and can spend.

The high end stuff (Krieghoff etc) is but a dream. lol

Gene

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03-04-2009, 07:06 PM	#1
WG dog Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 142 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 37 Times in 24 Posts	Some thoughts from a non-expert person interested in Lugers, thinking about buying another, not a lot of money to spend. For you, it's all about what you want and can spend. If I had $700 to a thousand to spend, I'd hunt for a decent looking, fully functioning WWII era Mauser that might have a mismatched part or two on the inside to knock down collector value, but would still look good and that I'd shoot a little. If I'm right in thinking a really nice VOPO Luger might be $800 to $1000, with import mark hidden or not glaringly visible and obnoxious, that might be interesting. If I had $1000 to $1500 to spend, and did not mind a Commercial Luger in 7.65 Luger/.30 Luger/7.65x21 Parabellum, maybe a really nice one might be found. This ammo is more expensive than 9mm though. If I had $2000 to $3500 to spend, maybe a really nice Swiss Luger or WWI or WWII Luger or Luger rig from some Lugerforum mainstay or respected dealer who hopefully would sell the genuine unboosted article at a fair price. The Mausers made in the 1970s are neat but I'd go for an earlier Luger first. Prices mentioned could easily be off some. Again, it's all about what you find interesting and can spend. The high end stuff (Krieghoff etc) is but a dream. lol Gene