The perfect Swiss Luger (for me that is)

4 Scale · 01-25-2018, 01:27 PM

The standard advice to new collectors of Lugers is to buy books first. There are various types of Swiss built by both DWM and the Swiss themselves. Books will describe the types, help you decide etc. Search the forums for book advice. The forum FAQ is also an excellent first step.

For collectors who want to skip the book step, you'll pay more at a dealer like Simpson but will have both a real return option and the pistol will be accurately described. I view the dealer premium as a type of insurance, the world of Lugers for sale is full of misrepresented and overpriced pistols at any price point.

In terms of auctions, I use Proxibid which includes RIA. I also use Gunbroker. However IMO it is unwise for new collectors to use auctions without studying the forums and quality books first.

01-25-2018, 01:27 PM	#2
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	The standard advice to new collectors of Lugers is to buy books first. There are various types of Swiss built by both DWM and the Swiss themselves. Books will describe the types, help you decide etc. Search the forums for book advice. The forum FAQ is also an excellent first step. For collectors who want to skip the book step, you'll pay more at a dealer like Simpson but will have both a real return option and the pistol will be accurately described. I view the dealer premium as a type of insurance, the world of Lugers for sale is full of misrepresented and overpriced pistols at any price point. In terms of auctions, I use Proxibid which includes RIA. I also use Gunbroker. However IMO it is unwise for new collectors to use auctions without studying the forums and quality books first. Last edited by 4 Scale; 12-02-2021 at 02:48 PM.

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