Future of collecting Luger's

[mrerick]

Firearm collecting seems to have been growing and expanding.

There have always been people that see firearms beyond their basic utility, and appreciate the history, technology and art of the gun.

The Luger is the pinnacle of this. That is why so many people want them. They are unique, reflect an important period of history, were the leading edge of technology and have an aesthetic that many appreciate.

While undeserved, the Luger has often been associated with evil and a certain edge...

There have been a limited number of Lugers since the last was made. For some, that is the Imperial era. For others that is the WW-II era. For others that includes the Swiss through 1948 and even the commercial Mauser production through the 1990's. In all cases, the Luger was unique and appreciated.

Manufacturing a new one would probably cost in excess of $5,000 today. That makes new production unlikely except for the rare shop like Krieghoff and their offering. Even Mauser from 1970 till the end found the marketplace for new Lugers challenging.

So... they are a rare thing, unique and known to people of all ages thanks to media depictions of the firearm, including video games.

Don't discount the potent impact of video games on the hobby of collecting and studying real Lugers. Also, never forget to give young people a chance to fire a real Luger at the range. I've introduced dozens of people to the Luger thanks to my matching "shooter" 1937 Mauser Luger with the finish rash on the right receiver flat.

Some remarkable simulations and 3d models of the Luger have been developed for use in gaming and animation. They will ensure that the Luger appears prominently in future gaming and entertainment media.

Finally, there is the deep level of study necessary to acquire and own the Luger pistol. I know of no other firearm with as many variations and wide range of marking.

The future is bright.