Import markings?

Dick Herman · 01-08-2018, 03:21 PM

The “Germany” marking is the country of origin required for all imported items. In my opinion, this mark adds historical value to my Lugers. The “Germany” marking is not the same as an “import mark”
There are many Lugers we collect that would not be on the US market without “import marks” because of the scarcity or time released from their country’s arsenals.
Here are just a few importers that have allowed us to expand our collections; Odin brought the Siamese Lugers, CIA brought in Finnish Lugers and Simpson has brought in many very rare and exotic Lugers.
We all have our standards for building our collections, I recognize and appreciate the service that the importer have provided to allow me to build my collection.
Yes, I proudly own “import marked” pistols.

View Poll Results: Would you buy an import marked pistol?
Yes, I'll buy anything	12	23.08%
Yes, but only to further my collection	14	26.92%
Yes, but only as a placeholder and then sell it	2	3.85%
Yes, but only as a shooter	17	32.69%
Never	7	13.46%
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01-08-2018, 03:21 PM	#14
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 356 Times in 138 Posts	The “Germany” marking is the country of origin required for all imported items. In my opinion, this mark adds historical value to my Lugers. The “Germany” marking is not the same as an “import mark” There are many Lugers we collect that would not be on the US market without “import marks” because of the scarcity or time released from their country’s arsenals. Here are just a few importers that have allowed us to expand our collections; Odin brought the Siamese Lugers, CIA brought in Finnish Lugers and Simpson has brought in many very rare and exotic Lugers. We all have our standards for building our collections, I recognize and appreciate the service that the importer have provided to allow me to build my collection. Yes, I proudly own “import marked” pistols.