help with luger

Ron Smith · 05-01-2011, 11:21 AM

Rich,

My thought is that this is not only a highly desirable Rig for Police Luger collectors. Which could be classified as a "niche".

However, it is also a matched Rig, which would in my opinion fall into a "cross collectable" catagory.

There are collectors who collect matched Rigs, no matter whether they are Police, Military or Commercial.

There are collectors who focus on the unique and unusual. This Rig would qualify.

I've already given Richie my estimate via email. I told him that I believe that it would fall into the $2000+ range. Possibly on the high end, but gives some bargaining room. And, if he can get enough information from the man who donated this Rig to their church to identfy the marking, which is currently unknown. It could add additional value to it. As there are collectors who focus purely on the historical aspects.

The overall condition and completeness of this Rig is another plus. The only issue being the missing tool and pouch.

As an example. I think we can all agree that Simpson Ltd. prices are honest, but high. They have more common matched Police Rigs that are listed much higher by far, and they do sell.

I'm not looking for "Pie in the Sky" on his behalf, just a fair and reasonable assessment.

Ron

sheepherder · 05-01-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Smith

However, it is also a matched Rig, which would in my opinion fall into a "cross collectable" catagory.

There are collectors who collect matched Rigs, no matter whether they are Police, Military or Commercial.

I've already given Richie my estimate via email.

I think the key word here is 'collector'. I consider myself one of The Great Unwashed, i.e. --> not a collector. I don't consider a rig to be anything special. Yes, I know there are some who do. But if this church is looking for a quick sale, then they may have to accept a bottom-feeder offer.

Hopefully, one of you has already submitted an offer that is in line with your collector assessment.

It would make an interesting addition and conversation piece for any show of worth.

I'm not looking to buy, and I have nothing but a casual interest in this Luger. My point was that outside of the small Luger collecting community, this would not be considered anything special.

I would be interested in knowing the unit that is indicated. But that's just my idle curiosity...

05-01-2011, 11:21 AM	#1
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Rich, My thought is that this is not only a highly desirable Rig for Police Luger collectors. Which could be classified as a "niche". However, it is also a matched Rig, which would in my opinion fall into a "cross collectable" catagory. There are collectors who collect matched Rigs, no matter whether they are Police, Military or Commercial. There are collectors who focus on the unique and unusual. This Rig would qualify. I've already given Richie my estimate via email. I told him that I believe that it would fall into the $2000+ range. Possibly on the high end, but gives some bargaining room. And, if he can get enough information from the man who donated this Rig to their church to identfy the marking, which is currently unknown. It could add additional value to it. As there are collectors who focus purely on the historical aspects. The overall condition and completeness of this Rig is another plus. The only issue being the missing tool and pouch. As an example. I think we can all agree that Simpson Ltd. prices are honest, but high. They have more common matched Police Rigs that are listed much higher by far, and they do sell. I'm not looking for "Pie in the Sky" on his behalf, just a fair and reasonable assessment. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...