Effect of unit markings on Luger values

danielsand · 03-26-2014, 06:36 PM

I would not dare to refer to myself as a "Luger collector" (I have only one, and I don't think I will be adding any more). But,.......IF I would run into a pistol that is marked with the unit that my father (or grandfather!) served with,........I would sell ANYTHING from my collection (I DO collect, but not Parabellums) to get it.

Point: Certain units have certain special meaning to some people, and they are willing to pay the premium.

IF I would be on the market for another one, I would consider other factors first, but I would also pay more for the one with the unit markings (regardless of which unit).

View Poll Results: Effect of unit markings on Luger values (in your opinion)
Imperial military unit marks increase value	109	86.51%
Imperial military unit marks have no effect	9	7.14%
Imperial military unit marks decrease value	3	2.38%
Weimar military unit marks increase value	89	70.63%
Weimar military unit marks have no effect	13	10.32%
Weimar military unit marks decrease value	5	3.97%
Weimar police unit marks increase value	85	67.46%
Weimar police unit marks have no effect	12	9.52%
Weimar police unit marks decrease value	5	3.97%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 126. You may not vote on this poll

03-26-2014, 06:36 PM	#20
danielsand User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 137 Thanks: 52 Thanked 100 Times in 43 Posts	I would not dare to refer to myself as a "Luger collector" (I have only one, and I don't think I will be adding any more). But,.......IF I would run into a pistol that is marked with the unit that my father (or grandfather!) served with,........I would sell ANYTHING from my collection (I DO collect, but not Parabellums) to get it. Point: Certain units have certain special meaning to some people, and they are willing to pay the premium. IF I would be on the market for another one, I would consider other factors first, but I would also pay more for the one with the unit markings (regardless of which unit).