Semi-Collectibles/Collectible Shooters?

Sergio Natali · 01-25-2021, 10:53 AM

I don't claim expertise at all but I have been studying and collecting firearms for quite a few decades now, and I think that the field is really broad. In the years I made quite a few big mistakes that I still regret, especially if you collect more than say two o three different types of guns, you need a lot of knowledge and experience not to mention money since generally you get what you pay for, so if you want a good "collectible" piece you shouldn't be afraid of opening your wallet.
I collected Lugers for a few years, and I think they are probably one of the most difficult types of guns to collect, due to their numerous variations, I still believe that top collectible Lugers can only be collected by top collectors.

To me a handgun can be considered a collectible only if it has these four qualities:
a) Scarcity: it's a rare item
b) Historical Significance: played some role in history
c) 100% Original: modified or customized will lose value and sometimes aren't even good shooters.
d) Condition: at least "fairly good"

YMMV

View Poll Results: How do you consider the Lugers I described above?
Normal Collector grade guns	2	13.33%
Low End Collectibles	5	33.33%
Collectible Shooters/Semi-Collectibles	6	40.00%
High End Shooters	1	6.67%
Pure Shooters/Useful for parts as needed	1	6.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

01-25-2021, 10:53 AM	#18
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	I don't claim expertise at all but I have been studying and collecting firearms for quite a few decades now, and I think that the field is really broad. In the years I made quite a few big mistakes that I still regret, especially if you collect more than say two o three different types of guns, you need a lot of knowledge and experience not to mention money since generally you get what you pay for, so if you want a good "collectible" piece you shouldn't be afraid of opening your wallet. I collected Lugers for a few years, and I think they are probably one of the most difficult types of guns to collect, due to their numerous variations, I still believe that top collectible Lugers can only be collected by top collectors. To me a handgun can be considered a collectible only if it has these four qualities: a) Scarcity: it's a rare item b) Historical Significance: played some role in history c) 100% Original: modified or customized will lose value and sometimes aren't even good shooters. d) Condition: at least "fairly good" YMMV __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.