Refinishing

Dok · 02-20-2002, 09:51 AM

I would want to know what the value of this piece would be at present. Many on the forum have suggested that pieces below 60% original finish get little interest from collectors, and therefor in years to come it's inheirent value will be likewise depressed.

Notwithstanding the excellent points made above, if you choose to refinish it, if kept in good condition, it will keep pace with the market value of a shooter Luger, which despite what some will say, I maintain is higher than $400, closer to $600-$800. I think a well maintained, excellently (re)finished, mechanically sound, shootable Luger would fetch at least as much as any modern firearm, because of that history we talk so much about. Not from a collector perhaps, but from a shooter who just loves Lugers - I certainly would, (DID) pay that.

Just the opinion of a shooter who loves Lugers.

Dok

02-20-2002, 09:51 AM	#5
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Refinishing I would want to know what the value of this piece would be at present. Many on the forum have suggested that pieces below 60% original finish get little interest from collectors, and therefor in years to come it's inheirent value will be likewise depressed. Notwithstanding the excellent points made above, if you choose to refinish it, if kept in good condition, it will keep pace with the market value of a shooter Luger, which despite what some will say, I maintain is higher than $400, closer to $600-$800. I think a well maintained, excellently (re)finished, mechanically sound, shootable Luger would fetch at least as much as any modern firearm, because of that history we talk so much about. Not from a collector perhaps, but from a shooter who just loves Lugers - I certainly would, (DID) pay that. Just the opinion of a shooter who loves Lugers. Dok

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