Luger 1939 for review.

4 Scale · 02-21-2016, 02:43 PM

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As a relatively new collector my comments on this other pistol:

-The numbering on the magazine looks a little too nice to my eye, so at a minimum I would carefully discuss with Simpson's before purchasing. I am not saying it is wrong, I am saying I would have questions. Hopefully more experienced collectors will comment.

-Why pay a big premium for a matching magazine on your first Luger? IMO new Luger collectors are best served by buying a shooter ($900-$1.200) or collectible that is all or mostly matching except for the magazine ($1,000-$1,700). Why not get

http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=34994

A very nice example with an original magazine that is correct for the period. While import marked, Simpson's has a laser system that makes an extremely unobtrusive marking on the very bottom of the frame near the magazine insertion opening; before purchasing I'd verify the size and location of the import mark. Import marks are normally considered a negative by collectors, but the Simpson laser mark is so insignificant that I personally would consider such a pistol.

02-21-2016, 02:43 PM	#9
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 490 Times in 251 Posts	The best donation you can make to the forum is to share your experiences and comments about Lugers. As a relatively new collector my comments on this other pistol: -The numbering on the magazine looks a little too nice to my eye, so at a minimum I would carefully discuss with Simpson's before purchasing. I am not saying it is wrong, I am saying I would have questions. Hopefully more experienced collectors will comment. -Why pay a big premium for a matching magazine on your first Luger? IMO new Luger collectors are best served by buying a shooter ($900-$1.200) or collectible that is all or mostly matching except for the magazine ($1,000-$1,700). Why not get http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_in...ducts_id=34994 A very nice example with an original magazine that is correct for the period. While import marked, Simpson's has a laser system that makes an extremely unobtrusive marking on the very bottom of the frame near the magazine insertion opening; before purchasing I'd verify the size and location of the import mark. Import marks are normally considered a negative by collectors, but the Simpson laser mark is so insignificant that I personally would consider such a pistol.