Newbie with questions

Stu · 11-26-2002, 11:34 AM

Hi Micheal. With reference to the mayberry gun; I believe the asking price is well in excess of $600.

I suspect the '$400 - $600' figures were mentioned as one post valued the gun, as refinished, at $500. I don't believe the owner would sell for that price. Try searching through gunbroker, auctionarms and gunsamerica to see what sellers believe their guns are worth [img]wink.gif[/img]

As a novice Luger enthusiast I'm always envious of those who come across bargains, and they are out there. However I've yet to find one ! From my limited and restricted investigations a presentable mismatched Luger, (a shooter), will probably fetch between $475 and $500, although you see guns that seemingly fall into that category sell for much more.

Should you find a good condition gun in the $400's you are probably getting a fair deal.

I think Edward's advice is spot on; if you want to shoot the gun then don't worry about matching parts .

People want a premium for matching guns and if what you want to do is shoot I wouldn't want to pay that premium !
WWII Lugers are well made but possibly not as well finished as their earlier counterparts so I wouldn't ignore a good buy just on that basis !

Good luck, and be prepared to be bitten by an expensive bug !

11-26-2002, 11:34 AM	#3
Stu User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 452 Thanks: 4 Thanked 25 Times in 16 Posts	Hi Micheal. With reference to the mayberry gun; I believe the asking price is well in excess of $600. I suspect the '$400 - $600' figures were mentioned as one post valued the gun, as refinished, at $500. I don't believe the owner would sell for that price. Try searching through gunbroker, auctionarms and gunsamerica to see what sellers believe their guns are worth [img]wink.gif[/img] As a novice Luger enthusiast I'm always envious of those who come across bargains, and they are out there. However I've yet to find one ! From my limited and restricted investigations a presentable mismatched Luger, (a shooter), will probably fetch between $475 and $500, although you see guns that seemingly fall into that category sell for much more. Should you find a good condition gun in the $400's you are probably getting a fair deal. I think Edward's advice is spot on; if you want to shoot the gun then don't worry about matching parts . People want a premium for matching guns and if what you want to do is shoot I wouldn't want to pay that premium ! WWII Lugers are well made but possibly not as well finished as their earlier counterparts so I wouldn't ignore a good buy just on that basis ! Good luck, and be prepared to be bitten by an expensive bug !