Luger prices

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I am not sure about how much the Luger market is driven by WWII interest. I am sure that there is some correlation but one must also consider all of the pre-war Lugers that are also a part of the equation. My first thoughts were that the recent availability of the Eastern bloc Lugers has fanned the interest of the collectors but it isn't really the collectors who have been buying up the reworked Lugers. It seems to be the average public who want to have something they couldn't afford prior to the less expensive Lugers. As Johnny said, it might be a phenomenon that will come and go as the market 'level- loads' itself again. I think one thing is apparent, though, and that is anyone who has a "real German Luger" believes that it is rare, valuable and very much sought after by others. It is impossible to convince someone who bought four or five East German imports to resell, that they are shooters and should not be doubled in price from what they paid last year. I guess if the market is there then it's a fair price. Honestly, I don't see them selling for over $600 but with the interest on the rise it may not be long.