Talking to an older Luger collector

spacecoast · 02-08-2017, 09:02 AM

My understanding is that Lugers were very cheap after WWII and didn't go up much until the 70s, possibly later. If he was buying them for $10 apiece then it's hard to say what was available at that price.

Today, there seem to be plenty of decent shooters (mismatched parts or refinished) available, some could use a new recoil spring and a good cleaning or a bit of fiddling, but can usually be made to operate reliably with the right ammo. A good magazine (Mec-Gar) can also be helpful to solve feeding problems. This is a good place to discuss any issues you may have.

02-08-2017, 09:02 AM	#2
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	My understanding is that Lugers were very cheap after WWII and didn't go up much until the 70s, possibly later. If he was buying them for $10 apiece then it's hard to say what was available at that price. Today, there seem to be plenty of decent shooters (mismatched parts or refinished) available, some could use a new recoil spring and a good cleaning or a bit of fiddling, but can usually be made to operate reliably with the right ammo. A good magazine (Mec-Gar) can also be helpful to solve feeding problems. This is a good place to discuss any issues you may have. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95

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