Effect of unit markings on Luger values

sheepherder · 12-01-2012, 09:17 AM

I added my comment above; but I would also add that the perceived 'added value' would only apply to Luger collectors. The average gun show Luger buyer ("I've always wanted one and now I have one!!!") could care less about mismatched magazines, numbers not matching, commercial vs military...or unit stamps...

...$.02...

danielsand · 03-26-2014, 06:36 PM

I would not dare to refer to myself as a "Luger collector" (I have only one, and I don't think I will be adding any more). But,.......IF I would run into a pistol that is marked with the unit that my father (or grandfather!) served with,........I would sell ANYTHING from my collection (I DO collect, but not Parabellums) to get it.

Point: Certain units have certain special meaning to some people, and they are willing to pay the premium.

IF I would be on the market for another one, I would consider other factors first, but I would also pay more for the one with the unit markings (regardless of which unit).

View Poll Results: Effect of unit markings on Luger values (in your opinion)
Imperial military unit marks increase value	109	86.51%
Imperial military unit marks have no effect	9	7.14%
Imperial military unit marks decrease value	3	2.38%
Weimar military unit marks increase value	89	70.63%
Weimar military unit marks have no effect	13	10.32%
Weimar military unit marks decrease value	5	3.97%
Weimar police unit marks increase value	85	67.46%
Weimar police unit marks have no effect	12	9.52%
Weimar police unit marks decrease value	5	3.97%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

12-01-2012, 09:17 AM	#1
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	I added my comment above; but I would also add that the perceived 'added value' would only apply to Luger collectors. The average gun show Luger buyer ("I've always wanted one and now I have one!!!") could care less about mismatched magazines, numbers not matching, commercial vs military...or unit stamps... ...$.02... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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03-26-2014, 06:36 PM	#2
danielsand User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 137 Thanks: 52 Thanked 100 Times in 43 Posts	I would not dare to refer to myself as a "Luger collector" (I have only one, and I don't think I will be adding any more). But,.......IF I would run into a pistol that is marked with the unit that my father (or grandfather!) served with,........I would sell ANYTHING from my collection (I DO collect, but not Parabellums) to get it. Point: Certain units have certain special meaning to some people, and they are willing to pay the premium. IF I would be on the market for another one, I would consider other factors first, but I would also pay more for the one with the unit markings (regardless of which unit).