Lugers for Sale?

Jim_C. · 01-18-2013, 02:14 PM

I am not an expert on Lugers but I have read everything I can get google searched on the internet and in my quest to find a Luger I have noticed that 50% (that might be high) of the people that have Lugers for sale have some where in there ad "rare" which just in my reading of the internet and this fine forum that what they have isn't as rare as they think or as rare as they want you to believe it is. I guess I am a little old fashion but why do some people try to deceive the uneducated or are they just uneducated on what they are trying to sale?

Don M · 01-18-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_C.

I guess I am a little old fashion but why do some people try to deceive the uneducated?

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DavidJayUden · 01-18-2013, 02:38 PM

Probably both. Ever try to buy a plain old GI .45? Seems that every one of those things has some rare marks that the seller is absolutely convinced makes it worth 2x the normal amount.
That is why we recommend lots of books, research and advice BEFORE you plunk your money down.
Luger sellers, at least these forum members, seem to be way above the average horse trader, but caution, education, etc, is still advised. And demand a 3 day inspection period.
One example is that I just bought an undated P08 with military numbers and no acceptance or proof marks. Rare? Yes, very. Worth more? Dunno. Probably depends on the buyer's opinion. Time will tell.
dju

Edward Tinker · 01-18-2013, 02:58 PM

to the average person, lugers are rare, but when you get around groups like these and start looking for them, you see them all the time

Every gun show guy thinks that they have a 2-3 thousand dollar luger, very seldom is that true; I see the same lugers for sale at those tables for yrs on end...

mrerick · 01-18-2013, 03:06 PM

At our area gun shows, a few dealers or private individuals bring mismatched and low condition Lugers for sale regularly. They are universally overpriced, and not negotiable.

They do eventually succeed in selling them to somebody, and (in fact) cheat them because they are not worth the prices asked.

There is a higher learning curve involved with evaluating Luger pistols in all their variations and conditions. If you invest the time, you'll avoid making most mistakes.

The last one I remember seeing was a mismatched lP.08 Artillery Luger in poor (pitted) finish condition that the seller was asking $3500 for.

Marc

Curly1 · 01-18-2013, 06:29 PM

P.T. Barnum said it best....

CJS57 · 01-18-2013, 07:33 PM

Its like buying a used car, Buyer Beware!

01-18-2013, 02:14 PM	#1
Jim_C. User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lugers for Sale? I am not an expert on Lugers but I have read everything I can get google searched on the internet and in my quest to find a Luger I have noticed that 50% (that might be high) of the people that have Lugers for sale have some where in there ad "rare" which just in my reading of the internet and this fine forum that what they have isn't as rare as they think or as rare as they want you to believe it is. I guess I am a little old fashion but why do some people try to deceive the uneducated or are they just uneducated on what they are trying to sale?

01-18-2013, 02:58 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	to the average person, lugers are rare, but when you get around groups like these and start looking for them, you see them all the time Every gun show guy thinks that they have a 2-3 thousand dollar luger, very seldom is that true; I see the same lugers for sale at those tables for yrs on end... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-18-2013, 03:06 PM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	At our area gun shows, a few dealers or private individuals bring mismatched and low condition Lugers for sale regularly. They are universally overpriced, and not negotiable. They do eventually succeed in selling them to somebody, and (in fact) cheat them because they are not worth the prices asked. There is a higher learning curve involved with evaluating Luger pistols in all their variations and conditions. If you invest the time, you'll avoid making most mistakes. The last one I remember seeing was a mismatched lP.08 Artillery Luger in poor (pitted) finish condition that the seller was asking $3500 for. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-18-2013, 06:29 PM	#6
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,235 Thanks: 116 Thanked 706 Times in 368 Posts	P.T. Barnum said it best.... __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

01-18-2013, 02:38 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Probably both. Ever try to buy a plain old GI .45? Seems that every one of those things has some rare marks that the seller is absolutely convinced makes it worth 2x the normal amount. That is why we recommend lots of books, research and advice BEFORE you plunk your money down. Luger sellers, at least these forum members, seem to be way above the average horse trader, but caution, education, etc, is still advised. And demand a 3 day inspection period. One example is that I just bought an undated P08 with military numbers and no acceptance or proof marks. Rare? Yes, very. Worth more? Dunno. Probably depends on the buyer's opinion. Time will tell. dju

01-18-2013, 07:33 PM	#7
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	Its like buying a used car, Buyer Beware!