What is a Collectable Luger

BILL · 06-03-2001, 02:04 PM

To someone who hasn't tuned in on this forum before it might be a little unnerving to mention something for fear it will be labeled as 'non-collectable' or 'no value'. Unfortunately, we start using the standard vocabulary when it comes the words 'collectable vs. shooter'. It is a grade distinction that, to me, means "This a Luger I can have some fun with, shoot it, not worry about a part that might break or somehow devalue the pistol" vs. "This is a Luger that is either really rare, unusually fine conition and all matching serial numbers that I would not want to damage, break, scratch or otherwise degrade by using it". Simply put, shooter vs. collectable. Most people here want to hear about all of the aspects of the hobby and it is rare to see anyone ever judge anyones tastes or interests here. It is a joy to just hear about Lugers and how they are a part of all of our lives here. Long live the Luger.

06-03-2001, 02:04 PM	#8
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The terms we use.. To someone who hasn't tuned in on this forum before it might be a little unnerving to mention something for fear it will be labeled as 'non-collectable' or 'no value'. Unfortunately, we start using the standard vocabulary when it comes the words 'collectable vs. shooter'. It is a grade distinction that, to me, means "This a Luger I can have some fun with, shoot it, not worry about a part that might break or somehow devalue the pistol" vs. "This is a Luger that is either really rare, unusually fine conition and all matching serial numbers that I would not want to damage, break, scratch or otherwise degrade by using it". Simply put, shooter vs. collectable. Most people here want to hear about all of the aspects of the hobby and it is rare to see anyone ever judge anyones tastes or interests here. It is a joy to just hear about Lugers and how they are a part of all of our lives here. Long live the Luger.