Newbie Questions Luger Value

[lugerholsterrepair]

Mr luger ? Walt has called me once or twice Says the numbers match at least the "one he can see"? That comment "the ones he can see" bothers me

It SHOULD bother you! A guy with a name like Mr. Luger says something like that? I would lose his phone number...I know a lot of collectors and dealers..I might even know Walt..whoever he is but no one trying to sell you a Luger for 900 bucks should say anything but..I went thru this pistol with a fine tooth comb and all numbers match..or they don't. Pretty simple. A buyer DESERVES at least that much.

[Bill I]

Now that kind of simple advice that will help appreciated Bill I

[RAY1946]

Hi Bill,..........Since everyone else has given you an idea of what a shooter Luger is, I thought I might add my $.02.

I too wanted a shooter Luger and last year I took the plunge. Last October I purchased an Interarms Mauser Parabellum with a 6" barrel in 9mm. There was a small amount of wear to the bluing, but overall the rest of it is perfect. Two months later I was able to purchase another Mauser Parabellum in 7.65mm, also with a 6" barrel. As far as I am concerned; I HAVE IT ALL!

After carefully weighing all the issues, I chose one of the Mauser Parabellums for the following reasons; The guns were manufactured NEW between 1969 and 1986, Everyone of these guns I have ever seen has been in Excellent+ or better, you only pay TOP dollar for them if they are part of a RIG: Box, test target,manuel, extra clip and tool.

These are fun guns and shoot much better than I can hold. The really nice thing is you are NOT shooting or destroying a piece of history that was produced 65-115 years ago. I have some reservations about putting modern ammunition thru pistols that have been thru GOD only knows how many wars or battles.

I reload and make my own cast bullets. I have an abundent supply of 9mm brass and about 500 rndsof 7.65mm brass I purchased from Starline. If you are careful with the reloading, you can get at least 10 reloads from each rnd of brass and reduce the cost of shooting either caliber to $.06 to $.09 a round, depending on the kind of powder you use.

Lugers are great fun, have a good time......................