Another newbie auction buy. How did I do?

Aaron · 04-30-2005, 04:58 PM

Because of their abundance, 1920 commercial Lugers are not in demand by collectors unless they are in virtually mint condition, and even then mint commercials can often be bought for $800 to $1000, so the cost of restoration doesn't make a lot of sense. Besides, the value of a restored pistol is not as much as as one with a nice original finish. What you have is a shooter worth $400 to $500, so shoot it and enjoy it. Yes, the ammo is expensive, so buy a couple of boxes, save the cases and do some reloading.

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04-30-2005, 04:58 PM	#11
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Because of their abundance, 1920 commercial Lugers are not in demand by collectors unless they are in virtually mint condition, and even then mint commercials can often be bought for $800 to $1000, so the cost of restoration doesn't make a lot of sense. Besides, the value of a restored pistol is not as much as as one with a nice original finish. What you have is a shooter worth $400 to $500, so shoot it and enjoy it. Yes, the ammo is expensive, so buy a couple of boxes, save the cases and do some reloading.