New to Forum, Hello! and questions

TRG · 09-05-2011, 05:14 PM

Thank you Marc.

I have done a fair amount of shopping for price vs. condition online, and in gun shops here in upstate NY. Most of the Lugers I have seen in the shops have been pretty rough, and pricey. On the web I have seen many more but obviously you are right in that it is impossible to judge the quality with 100% certainty.

I'm not sure that the Gentleman who contacted me would like me to post his name but I will say that after corresponding by email and more than an hour on the telephone, he struck me as completely trustworthy and honest about the condition of his Lugers for sale, and the reason for selling them. I received some very detailed pictures and all of the guns are in very nice condition.

I am trying to decide between a 1915 and 1917 DWM. Both are #'s matching, both are 95% plus condition and the wooden grips are beautiful and free from chips, cracks.

If anyone who is familiar with these two years of production can give me a hint as to which i should choose (assuming equal condition) I would certainly appreciate it.

I have a good feeling about this potential purchase. I certainly hope my intuition is not leading me astray.

As far as multiple Lugers go, I think I'll be ok. My collection is on the small side and is mostly WWII firearms, as well as a few "modern" pistols for concealed carry. The only gun I have two or more of is the 1911. One from WWII and a brand new Dan Wesson V-Bob commander I recently purchased for CCW.

Once I have made a decision and received the Luger I'll make sure to post some pictures. Then I suppose you can tell me how I did

Thanks!

Aaron

09-05-2011, 05:14 PM	#5
TRG User Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you Marc. I have done a fair amount of shopping for price vs. condition online, and in gun shops here in upstate NY. Most of the Lugers I have seen in the shops have been pretty rough, and pricey. On the web I have seen many more but obviously you are right in that it is impossible to judge the quality with 100% certainty. I'm not sure that the Gentleman who contacted me would like me to post his name but I will say that after corresponding by email and more than an hour on the telephone, he struck me as completely trustworthy and honest about the condition of his Lugers for sale, and the reason for selling them. I received some very detailed pictures and all of the guns are in very nice condition. I am trying to decide between a 1915 and 1917 DWM. Both are #'s matching, both are 95% plus condition and the wooden grips are beautiful and free from chips, cracks. If anyone who is familiar with these two years of production can give me a hint as to which i should choose (assuming equal condition) I would certainly appreciate it. I have a good feeling about this potential purchase. I certainly hope my intuition is not leading me astray. As far as multiple Lugers go, I think I'll be ok. My collection is on the small side and is mostly WWII firearms, as well as a few "modern" pistols for concealed carry. The only gun I have two or more of is the 1911. One from WWII and a brand new Dan Wesson V-Bob commander I recently purchased for CCW. Once I have made a decision and received the Luger I'll make sure to post some pictures. Then I suppose you can tell me how I did Thanks! Aaron