Luger Help

[Ron Smith]

Hi John,
A shooter grade luger is just that. A shootable luger. Shooter grades are mis-matched or force matched( numbers restamped). Or can be matching and reblued, rebuilt, etc.

The list you have appears to be the menu from Simpson's site. Most of their lugers are collector grade. And are priced accordingly. The DWMs, Erfurts and Mausers (WWII) will be about the only catagories that you will find a shooter grade in. All of the others on that list will be spendy, no matter what the grade.

A shooter grade luger will be in the $450-$550 price range. Check some of the auctions. Auction Arms, Gunbroker or Guns America. Look for a Russian rework or a VOPO(East German rebuild).

A good bore would be a priority, if it's going to be a shooter. Once you get into the 90%+ , you are moving toward collector grade.

Good Luck, Ron