British Proofs...?

[Pete Ebbink]

I think I lean towards Luke's sentiments, as well.

My analogy would be owning a 50-year old steamer trunk that looks like the day it left the factory. For a steamer trunk, I would like mine to show some wear, dents, and all of those country-visited stamps...but of course; lugers are not trunks...

For a war-time luger, my preference is to have the piece show evidence of that service and maybe some evidence of transfer to another country after capture...

But I do understand the value-point. Nothing beats a truly factory-mint piece for top dollar...

I would think every luger collector might have room in his/her collection for one war-time luger that shows use and travel...don't you...?

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />