Collectables

[Michael E Halbrook]

I've also noticed that prices are pretty flat. I bought an

Artillery Luger for $1200.00 in 88' I could probably get a

similar gun now for not much more.

The WWII guns seem to bring higher prices, but in comparison

to prices of current production guns, most Lugers are not expensive.

I bought a brand new Colt MKIV .45 for $144.00 in 1974,

a good WWII or WWI matching Luger would have been around

$400.00 to $500.00. The difference now seems a bit less.


Yes, I think allot of the guns go from collector to collector, but witness the posts about "I've just inherted

a Luger" that show guns are still out there outside of

the established collectors.


One of the pitfalls of collecting is "a little knowledge".

I just found out the M1 Garrand I've owned since 1969 is a

reweld

This is why new collectors are recommended to reputable

Luger specialists to start out.


HTH

Mike Halbrook