1920 DWM .30 cal

Dwight Gruber · 12-21-2014, 12:14 AM

Justin,

You are to be commended for exercising due diligence in the consideration of this Luger.

It sounds like you are a serious buyer, and you are willing and able to consider spending an adequate amount of money for engaging in the Luger collecting hobby at the entry level.

You lack the experience to know how to value this pistol, indeed, to know how to answer pertinent questions about it to determine that value. Please note that this is not a criticism. You have forthrightly represented your circumstances, and by contacting this Forum you have taken the first steps in rectifying this situation to becoming a knowledgeable and responsible buyer.

In my opinion, you should walk away from this deal. There are too many questions about this gun which cannot be answered without knowledgeable, detailed examination; or at least a number of specific, detailed photographs. Save your money, add to it, and spend your time poring over the Forum to become more familiar with the topic. Simple proximity to the seller should never be a primary consideration.

There will always be another Luger.

--Dwight

12-21-2014, 12:14 AM	#12
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Justin, You are to be commended for exercising due diligence in the consideration of this Luger. It sounds like you are a serious buyer, and you are willing and able to consider spending an adequate amount of money for engaging in the Luger collecting hobby at the entry level. You lack the experience to know how to value this pistol, indeed, to know how to answer pertinent questions about it to determine that value. Please note that this is not a criticism. You have forthrightly represented your circumstances, and by contacting this Forum you have taken the first steps in rectifying this situation to becoming a knowledgeable and responsible buyer. In my opinion, you should walk away from this deal. There are too many questions about this gun which cannot be answered without knowledgeable, detailed examination; or at least a number of specific, detailed photographs. Save your money, add to it, and spend your time poring over the Forum to become more familiar with the topic. Simple proximity to the seller should never be a primary consideration. There will always be another Luger. --Dwight