1936 s/42 from gunbroker

mpdphil · 10-26-2015, 10:54 PM

I've been in the market for a nice vet bringback third Reich luger for the last couple months. I've been watching gunbroker and came upon this:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=512603275
I realize I paid high retail for it, but I wanted something that was brought here as war trophy and not just an import. Capture papered examples were scarce, and when found were expensive. This one has about 90% original finish remaining and the strawed parts are gorgeous. As a bonus the seller sold me an FXO bakelite bottom magazine in excellent condition for $100, and has all the vet's military and family contact information. I love it. I realize the plaque may hurt the collector's value for some, but it appears it could be removed easily. I'm keeping it as-is, it just talks to me. I will provide a range report once I take her out.

10-26-2015, 10:54 PM	#1
mpdphil New User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1936 s/42 from gunbroker I've been in the market for a nice vet bringback third Reich luger for the last couple months. I've been watching gunbroker and came upon this: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=512603275 I realize I paid high retail for it, but I wanted something that was brought here as war trophy and not just an import. Capture papered examples were scarce, and when found were expensive. This one has about 90% original finish remaining and the strawed parts are gorgeous. As a bonus the seller sold me an FXO bakelite bottom magazine in excellent condition for $100, and has all the vet's military and family contact information. I love it. I realize the plaque may hurt the collector's value for some, but it appears it could be removed easily. I'm keeping it as-is, it just talks to me. I will provide a range report once I take her out.