Luger vrs Inflation~

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Originally Posted by Arizona Slim

I purchased my first Luger in early 1964, an all matching 1917 Artillery with the exception of the mag. and rear sight, which was not a correct artillery sight for $56.00 at auction.

Using the inflation calculator in post #9, your $56 purchase price in 1964 would equate to $435 today. I don't collect Artillery Lugers but have looked at a few - I would guess the pistol would be worth $1,300 or more today if the receiver hadn't cracked.

As 3 x $435 = $1,300 (approximate), your purchase info suggests that long-term appreciation of Lugers is something like three times the inflation rate. With inflation running around 2% nowadays, I'm guessing Lugers increase 6% a year or so.