Who needs bring back papers for 32 cal

sheepherder · 08-17-2017, 12:25 PM

My thought has always been that the paperwork has no monetary value. It has sentimental value if it belonged to a relative or close friend, but only intrinsically.

If being used in a display or diorama then third party papers do add to the ambiance of the display, but since they would have no emotional attachment to the display owner, not really be worth much in dollars. For display purposes, it is easy enough to print out simulated bringback papers. I've done it, and even posted comments on how I did it.

If I were leaving a gun show without having bought anything, and a bringback paper was selling for say $5, I might buy it just so it wouldn't be a totally wasted trip.

Others may have more positive opinions, but you tend to get into the 'buy the gun, not the story' area. Having a 'bringback' Luger or P38 that is stamped 'Germany' on it and has bringback papers to match is pretty much a giveaway that you're being scammed...

My $.02

08-17-2017, 12:25 PM	#3
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	My thought has always been that the paperwork has no monetary value. It has sentimental value if it belonged to a relative or close friend, but only intrinsically. If being used in a display or diorama then third party papers do add to the ambiance of the display, but since they would have no emotional attachment to the display owner, not really be worth much in dollars. For display purposes, it is easy enough to print out simulated bringback papers. I've done it, and even posted comments on how I did it. If I were leaving a gun show without having bought anything, and a bringback paper was selling for say $5, I might buy it just so it wouldn't be a totally wasted trip. Others may have more positive opinions, but you tend to get into the 'buy the gun, not the story' area. Having a 'bringback' Luger or P38 that is stamped 'Germany' on it and has bringback papers to match is pretty much a giveaway that you're being scammed... My $.02 __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...