Why is it collectors prefer WW2 WW1 weapons/

alanint · 02-13-2013, 07:36 AM

I agree. To me ALL these guns are collectible. Some are just more desirable, due to the purity of their pedigree, (I.E. most closely resembling factory new).

Something similar occurs with Colt 1911s and SAAs. A Colt 1911 that has original finish and features is more desirable than one which has been parked and has A1 upgrades, but they are both still collectible and priced accordingly.

An original 7.5" US marked SAA is more desirable than a US marked Artillery SAA, yet both are collectible and priced accordingly.

They are all history.

Arizona Slim · 02-13-2013, 04:24 PM

Alainint,

"I agree. To me ALL these guns are collectible. Some are just more desirable, due to the purity of their pedigree, (I.E. most closely resembling factory new). "

Thank you, thank you, thank you, I agree completely, I believe the terminology "collector" and "Shooter" is a little misleading but still useful in distinguishing a pistol that has not been changed except through normal wear and tear as it left the factory as opposed to one that may have been repaired, reconditioned or had replacement parts added, but I believe they are all still very collectible.

Lon

Sammler · 02-13-2013, 05:29 PM

Personally, I do not like import marks and will pass on a Luger with them. Of course, there are other opinions about this and I respect that.

It is permissible to place import marks unobtrusively in the magazine well of a Luger-- making them VERY HARD TO SEE!

This is o.k. with the ATF, and I wish more importers would use it

02-13-2013, 05:29 PM	#3
Sammler User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Import markings Personally, I do not like import marks and will pass on a Luger with them. Of course, there are other opinions about this and I respect that. It is permissible to place import marks unobtrusively in the magazine well of a Luger-- making them VERY HARD TO SEE! This is o.k. with the ATF, and I wish more importers would use it

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02-13-2013, 07:36 AM	#1
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	I agree. To me ALL these guns are collectible. Some are just more desirable, due to the purity of their pedigree, (I.E. most closely resembling factory new). Something similar occurs with Colt 1911s and SAAs. A Colt 1911 that has original finish and features is more desirable than one which has been parked and has A1 upgrades, but they are both still collectible and priced accordingly. An original 7.5" US marked SAA is more desirable than a US marked Artillery SAA, yet both are collectible and priced accordingly. They are all history.

02-13-2013, 04:24 PM	#2
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Alainint, "I agree. To me ALL these guns are collectible. Some are just more desirable, due to the purity of their pedigree, (I.E. most closely resembling factory new). " Thank you, thank you, thank you, I agree completely, I believe the terminology "collector" and "Shooter" is a little misleading but still useful in distinguishing a pistol that has not been changed except through normal wear and tear as it left the factory as opposed to one that may have been repaired, reconditioned or had replacement parts added, but I believe they are all still very collectible. Lon