Import/non-import

[bill m]

Hi Tracy,

I guess it all depends on your definition and classification of a "great collection". I personally have absolutely no use for an import marked post WWII Luger. If that is what you want to collect, "post WWII used Lugers", then go for it, but don't try to lump them all together and tell me that there is no difference except the price. Most imports are classified more in the shooter catagory, but to me this doen't make much since either. If all you want is a pure shooter, then why not get a 40% or less gun and shoot it, with no concern for value or collection interest. Also, why buy an import marked Luger, and then have it refinished? Once a Luger is import marked, or dip blued, it will never, and can never be again, an as issued Luger. You should be more appreciative of the collections of "as issued" Lugers, and realize that some people would rather not have an example, as to have one that is not correct for that time period. Also, if not for the collectors, you would not have any of the books that you use to try and determine just which variation you have. And, you would not have a clue as to what is correct and real, as compared to what is a counterfiet or a fake. There is nothing wrong with having or collecting import marked Lugers, as that is your choice, but they must be recognized as what they are, which is a post war used Luger in non original as issued condition. No dis-respect intended.