My First Luger

Ron Wood · 05-25-2008, 11:57 PM

Jimmy,

I am not a big fan of Third Reich Lugers, but you have acquired an outstanding example. Your Luger brings back memories. Looking back to my collecting beginnings, my first Luger was a byf coded Mauser in the condition of your gun, also with a minty holster and two matching magazines. Beginner's luck knows no generational boundries. (Just to rub it in, mine cost $35.00...but that was in 1957)

Even though I have settled in on Imperial era Lugers, I still appreciate a true gem when it surfaces. Congratulations, even though it may have been a little premature your $4100 was well spent, and the market will overtake that number before very long. You would be very hard pressed to find a better one and I hope you enjoy it for years. Put some Connolly's on the holster and get Jerry to replace the lift strap.

05-25-2008, 11:57 PM	#30
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	Jimmy, I am not a big fan of Third Reich Lugers, but you have acquired an outstanding example. Your Luger brings back memories. Looking back to my collecting beginnings, my first Luger was a byf coded Mauser in the condition of your gun, also with a minty holster and two matching magazines. Beginner's luck knows no generational boundries. (Just to rub it in, mine cost $35.00...but that was in 1957) Even though I have settled in on Imperial era Lugers, I still appreciate a true gem when it surfaces. Congratulations, even though it may have been a little premature your $4100 was well spent, and the market will overtake that number before very long. You would be very hard pressed to find a better one and I hope you enjoy it for years. Put some Connolly's on the holster and get Jerry to replace the lift strap. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction