Faked, refinished and boosted Lugers.

Jan C Still · 06-09-2002, 09:12 PM

Dear Folks
Everyone has excellent ideas! I think its more important that a discussion concerning the very real problem of fakes, refinishes and boosted Lugers take place than the exact details of the discussion format (it is up to the moderator). However, as many of the problems are common to all the Luger variations, the discussion would be better served if it took place under one heading.

Remember the next time you go to a gun show or visit a dealer.
Know the reputation of the seller.
Dont depend on the seller to provide accurate information.
Know the details of the finish, serial range, and markings on the Luger variation you are looking for.
Look critically at your potential purchase.
If The potential purchase is supposed to be 80 years old and the finish looks almost new it probably is.
Once you buy it, its yours.
Jan C. Still

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06-09-2002, 09:12 PM	#22
Jan C Still User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Box 240188, Douglas, Alaska, 99824 Posts: 463 Thanks: 0 Thanked 52 Times in 32 Posts	Dear Folks Everyone has excellent ideas! I think its more important that a discussion concerning the very real problem of fakes, refinishes and boosted Lugers take place than the exact details of the discussion format (it is up to the moderator). However, as many of the problems are common to all the Luger variations, the discussion would be better served if it took place under one heading. Remember the next time you go to a gun show or visit a dealer. Know the reputation of the seller. Dont depend on the seller to provide accurate information. Know the details of the finish, serial range, and markings on the Luger variation you are looking for. Look critically at your potential purchase. If The potential purchase is supposed to be 80 years old and the finish looks almost new it probably is. Once you buy it, its yours. Jan C. Still