British Markings: Do they lower the value of the Luger?

I agree with Tom h's comments. Collectability is determined by the context of the collection. Generally, Luger collectors have been breed to desire factory mint condition examples...this is unfortuniate IMO. Most other types of firearms collectors (at least military and guns of the West types) have a deeper appreciation of spectrum. I think that this view in Luger will change and mature in time, I really think that we are already seeing it.