As Compared Beween The Two Which IS More

[Sergio Natali]

Originally Posted by Doubs

In recent years, the P.38 has become very collectable and they are commanding respectable prices. Collectors are as particular about them as Luger collectors; i.e., matching numbers, condition, codes, inspection/acceptance stamps etc.

Often considered the low end of P.38s, even a decent condition cyq will bring $1,000... or more. Just as there are serious Luger collectors, there are also serious P.38 collectors willing to pay serious money for top quality rare examples. No, prices haven't reached Luger levels but they are far higher than they used to be.

I beg to differ, I understand and I respect everybody's rights of collecting anything and everyone else's right to their opinion, but in my humble opinion a handgun can be considered as a collectible only if it is:
a) Original: the most important quality, any modification will cut the value.
b) Condition: to be at least in fairly good shape.
c) Scarce: a pretty rare item
d) Have some historical significance: played key roles in history

YMMV.