Honest dealers

[LugerVern]

I only recently got my C&R license but can say that much of the problems come from grading of finishes, there may be a large difference in opinions, one personâ??s 98% may only be 90% to another. Ask for clear pictures before you buy; honest dealers send clear pictures. Ask very specific questions; regarding proofs or hidden stampings not easily seen. For example extractor markings, underside of grips-some should be matched to the gun, many have been replaced. Ask to see pictures of the frame wells and frame under the grips, this will give you a peak at internal parts and help you spot re-bluing, replaced parts or badly rusted guns. Not every Luger came out perfect from the factory, some stamps where hit more than once leaving a double impression, the only way to determine a rework/fake from an original is with a visual inspection, always ask for a return policy.
Be careful of advertised â??WORDINGâ?�. For example: There is a big difference between â??98% bluingâ?� and â??98% original bluingâ?�. Ask for clarification before shipping the gun.
Not long ago I purchased an expensive Luger; I ask the dealer a simple question: Should I decide to trade up to a higher grade Luger in your possession would you be willing to give me full credit toward a Luger of higher value, a yes answer from the dealer cinched that sale.
If you have any doubts post those pictures on this forum, you may not always agree with what you hear but you can at least make an informed decision.

Knowledge is power and you have hundreds of years of knowledge on this forum-use it

Vern