Question for the pros

Ron Smith · 07-10-2005, 09:58 AM

Hello Nick, There are any number of such "dressed up" Lugers out there.

The story that usually accompanies them is that they belonged to, or were presented to a Nazi official or high ranking officer. Unfortunately, there is no historical evidence that this is the case. Usually they are someones idea of making them look better. And were done after they were brought back to the U.S.

It's very unfortunate that this was done as it destroys any collector interest or value. They will sell in the $400-$500 range as "purty" shooters or novelties.

Ron

07-10-2005, 09:58 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hello Nick, There are any number of such "dressed up" Lugers out there. The story that usually accompanies them is that they belonged to, or were presented to a Nazi official or high ranking officer. Unfortunately, there is no historical evidence that this is the case. Usually they are someones idea of making them look better. And were done after they were brought back to the U.S. It's very unfortunate that this was done as it destroys any collector interest or value. They will sell in the $400-$500 range as "purty" shooters or novelties. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...