Refinish or not, a matching Luger is still original, yes?

PhilOhio · 10-14-2009, 11:36 AM

Ed,

You're one of these guys who has a perfectly reasonable, balanced view on this question of originality and value. ...as do most on this board. But we all know that there are people who carry things a bit too far. And my gut feeling is that these tend to be those whose knowledge on the subject is limited, and they tend to adopt the views of others as gospel, without thinking it through.

Roadkill,

Sure its value is now more; a craftsman has added value...a lot.

Jasta2/Bill,

You also have this balanced, realistic view. ...which just means we have to evaluate each one on its unique merits. My problem is with people who feel compelled to put everything into either a "+" or "-" cubbyhole. It's good or no good; either a low value shooter or a collectible. There are many shades of gray, and that is reflected in a broad range of value.

I've been encouraged recently by how many of you have commented on the idea that one or two mismatched numbers on minor parts do not significantly detract from the value of a fine collectible Luger. As the years pass, I think more and more collectors will come to look at it that way. ...or else their collections will be very small.

Lew 1,

You're another one of these guys who, like me, have a more flexible view of what's nice and what we'd like to add to our collections. And there are enough of us out there that the value of these middle-ground guns stays well above the "shooter" level.

I guess I'd have to say I've hardly ever met an old, well made, quality gun I didn't like.

Which, I guess, explains why I have six of the old low value Savage/Stevens 520 series shotguns (another brilliant John Browning design) which seem to interest nobody else. It's probably something Rosie O'Donnell's girlfriend could understand.

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10-14-2009, 11:36 AM	#12
PhilOhio User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 145 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Ed, You're one of these guys who has a perfectly reasonable, balanced view on this question of originality and value. ...as do most on this board. But we all know that there are people who carry things a bit too far. And my gut feeling is that these tend to be those whose knowledge on the subject is limited, and they tend to adopt the views of others as gospel, without thinking it through. Roadkill, Sure its value is now more; a craftsman has added value...a lot. Jasta2/Bill, You also have this balanced, realistic view. ...which just means we have to evaluate each one on its unique merits. My problem is with people who feel compelled to put everything into either a "+" or "-" cubbyhole. It's good or no good; either a low value shooter or a collectible. There are many shades of gray, and that is reflected in a broad range of value. I've been encouraged recently by how many of you have commented on the idea that one or two mismatched numbers on minor parts do not significantly detract from the value of a fine collectible Luger. As the years pass, I think more and more collectors will come to look at it that way. ...or else their collections will be very small. Lew 1, You're another one of these guys who, like me, have a more flexible view of what's nice and what we'd like to add to our collections. And there are enough of us out there that the value of these middle-ground guns stays well above the "shooter" level. I guess I'd have to say I've hardly ever met an old, well made, quality gun I didn't like. Which, I guess, explains why I have six of the old low value Savage/Stevens 520 series shotguns (another brilliant John Browning design) which seem to interest nobody else. It's probably something Rosie O'Donnell's girlfriend could understand.