1918 DWM

04-16-2002, 05:03 PM

If everything else is equal,yes I agree with you that a nice condition bore is worth more than a poor one. I guess I just don't see the value difference being tremedous on a pistol that will not be shot much if at all. I would personally not put more than 5% or 10% max of the overall value on bore condition on a collector firearm....I think that one will see this born out if they review a lot of price list.

There would be some exceptions, one that comes to mind is a legit military Sniper Rifle...I personally would want the bore condition and optics and everthing else that goes into the technical performance to be serviceable because the use integrity of the piece in it's history depended on those factors.

Many Lugers that I have seen that were apparently used for training at various schools (and so marked) showed very rough/worn bores.

Also if I could only own one Luger, I would want one with a sharp bore.

04-16-2002, 05:03 PM	#13
BCC Guest Posts: n/a	Bore condition If everything else is equal,yes I agree with you that a nice condition bore is worth more than a poor one. I guess I just don't see the value difference being tremedous on a pistol that will not be shot much if at all. I would personally not put more than 5% or 10% max of the overall value on bore condition on a collector firearm....I think that one will see this born out if they review a lot of price list. There would be some exceptions, one that comes to mind is a legit military Sniper Rifle...I personally would want the bore condition and optics and everthing else that goes into the technical performance to be serviceable because the use integrity of the piece in it's history depended on those factors. Many Lugers that I have seen that were apparently used for training at various schools (and so marked) showed very rough/worn bores. Also if I could only own one Luger, I would want one with a sharp bore.