Bought a near mint 70s era Interarms Luger P08 as a shooter. Would like to adjust the

Vlim · 03-22-2024, 09:25 AM

Those 'boxed up' finds always need extensive restoration work.

Occasionally shooting an already used gun will still cause wear and possible parts failure.

Occasionally shooting a formerly new in box gun causes wear that cannot be undone and takes away the NIB bit, creating a used in box gun instead. Which causes a steeper devaluation than shooting an already used gun.

So when looking from a preserveration and investment angle, you always end up hurting the value. Fact, not opinion.

03-22-2024, 09:25 AM	#19
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Those 'boxed up' finds always need extensive restoration work. Occasionally shooting an already used gun will still cause wear and possible parts failure. Occasionally shooting a formerly new in box gun causes wear that cannot be undone and takes away the NIB bit, creating a used in box gun instead. Which causes a steeper devaluation than shooting an already used gun. So when looking from a preserveration and investment angle, you always end up hurting the value. Fact, not opinion.