Reworks, and the changes in how they are regarded

[Matt]

You guys make good points, just because someone collects only "shooter" guns does not mean that they are any less of enthusiast. If you own more than one of any item, you are a collector by definition. Only time will tell if the post-war Luger reworks will be considered "collector guns." It is certainly possible. M1911 pistols and M1917 revolvers rebuilt between the World Wars are considered collector guns because these were used during World War II and are therefore correct for that era. And, as has been mentioned, original M1 rifles and carbines are rare, forcing most collectors to compromise and settle for a rifle that is "correct."