How much does an import mark kill value?

Edward Tinker · 06-14-2016, 07:51 PM

In the USA we have so many more of pre-WW2 guns readily available that I think we are a bit spoiled.

I do remember a number of years ago that many collectors turned their noses down at British Import/Export markings...

I don't like import markings and as said before by others, it knocks it down to almost shooter price - however, I would not turn down a rare model with one. A friend of mine had a 1925 Simson - I would gladly buy it if I found it for sale.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	In the USA we have so many more of pre-WW2 guns readily available that I think we are a bit spoiled. I do remember a number of years ago that many collectors turned their noses down at British Import/Export markings... I don't like import markings and as said before by others, it knocks it down to almost shooter price - however, I would not turn down a rare model with one. A friend of mine had a 1925 Simson - I would gladly buy it if I found it for sale. __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV