Refinish or not, a matching Luger is still original, yes?

Jasta2 · 10-15-2009, 09:12 AM

I tend to go to droul over the Lugers I see for sale at 'Simpsons' type websites. The cost of some would bring a nicer Corvette driver. These sites are depressing for a long time admirer of lugers like myself, as the prices are beyond my reach. My dream would be an original Navy/ test Eagle, but spending 7 or 8+ grand for a Navy might spell DIVORCE!! I'd take the long time collectors might smile over this, rightfully so, the invested wisely.
But back to restoreing Lugers, on one of these hi-end sites I found a 'restored' 1900 with the selling price of $2,500. Sure, alot less than a 95% original 1900, but far more than a shooter. I am not yet wise enough to know if this restored 1900 is done correctly. I well know you fine fellows can pick-up over-buffed and not proper blu jobs in an instant. Still, with the price of nice original AEs,Navys,1900s and the like going beyond ones means, maybe correctly restored Lugers of this type will gain more favor.
Thanks for all your replys. I learn much here.
Bill

10-15-2009, 09:12 AM	#22
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	I tend to go to droul over the Lugers I see for sale at 'Simpsons' type websites. The cost of some would bring a nicer Corvette driver. These sites are depressing for a long time admirer of lugers like myself, as the prices are beyond my reach. My dream would be an original Navy/ test Eagle, but spending 7 or 8+ grand for a Navy might spell DIVORCE!! I'd take the long time collectors might smile over this, rightfully so, the invested wisely. But back to restoreing Lugers, on one of these hi-end sites I found a 'restored' 1900 with the selling price of $2,500. Sure, alot less than a 95% original 1900, but far more than a shooter. I am not yet wise enough to know if this restored 1900 is done correctly. I well know you fine fellows can pick-up over-buffed and not proper blu jobs in an instant. Still, with the price of nice original AEs,Navys,1900s and the like going beyond ones means, maybe correctly restored Lugers of this type will gain more favor. Thanks for all your replys. I learn much here. Bill