Effect of Rebluing on Value

Thor · 06-21-2004, 07:06 PM

Depends on who does the work. A standard gunshop reblue will reduce the price by 1/2. I have gotten as much as 80% of the value of a minty example with my reworked/restored Lugers. I would say there are about 4 restorers in the country that will get premium prices for restorations. I have seen some shoddy work that would really reduce the value. If there is not a real good reason to restore the gun and it is in good condition, usually it is a good idea NOT TO, especially if it is a truly matched Luger.

06-21-2004, 07:06 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Depends on who does the work. A standard gunshop reblue will reduce the price by 1/2. I have gotten as much as 80% of the value of a minty example with my reworked/restored Lugers. I would say there are about 4 restorers in the country that will get premium prices for restorations. I have seen some shoddy work that would really reduce the value. If there is not a real good reason to restore the gun and it is in good condition, usually it is a good idea NOT TO, especially if it is a truly matched Luger. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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