Want to buy a Luger and need a reputable dealer

maxmanta · 11-15-2005, 04:56 AM

None of the gun stores in my area has any Lugers for sale so I figure I'll look to the internet to find one.

I want to get a 1920 commercial DWM in .30. I understand that this is one of the most common variants available so I'm hoping I won't have to spend too much money.

Can anyone recommend a dealer that I can get in touch with? Hopefully someone who has a website with photos of the gun for sale.

Thanks!

tudorbug · 11-15-2005, 08:02 AM

The first place to look, and a place to receive some information on pricing is the Simpsons web site:

http://www.simpsonltd.com/

Prices here will be on the high side. This is a reputable dealer, beyond question. It is possible to negotiate a price provided the pistol of interest is not on consignment.

There will be other sites provided, I'm sure, but I am not as familiar with them.

David

John Sabato · 11-15-2005, 08:55 AM

I would also place your wants in the free classifieds right here on this forum... One of our own collectors may bless you with one of theirs...

Good Luck. And let us know what you come up with.

Herb · 11-15-2005, 10:56 AM

Max, I suggest that you try to find a 9mm if you intend shooting it, the last time I checked that .30 cal ammo was going for between $28 and $36 a box. You can get 100 rounds of good Winchester 9mm at WalMart for $11.00.

pipeman45 · 11-15-2005, 05:42 PM

Price will depend a lot on condition even in common models. Also are you looking to start a collection, or are you looking for a shooter to have some fun with? Shooters are much cheeper and in my book a lot more fun!

Motown · 12-07-2005, 06:25 AM

I would certainly add Mr. Ralph Shatuck to the list of reputable dealers. I bought a K date from him several years back and it was not only a fair price but exactly as he represented it. He's a no frills guy (no fancy web site or pictures), but if you e mail him what you want, he'll get back w/what he has available.

Semper Fi and good luck. But be careful, these things rapidly become an addiction!

Pete Ebbink · 12-07-2005, 11:13 AM

Motown,

Can you post good detailed photos of your K-Date on the Forum ?

Motown · 12-08-2005, 06:26 AM

Unfortunately my Luger resides in California w/my Dad while I'm residing in Okinawa Japan- I may have a photo or two, but nothing of great detail here. It's a very late K date- 8xx 'a', my assumption is that it is Nov-Dec time frame, right before rolling to G.

Great shape, holster wear only and very slight pitting on the muzzle where it obviously was stored in a holster at some point.

Good grips, marked w/the serial #- all #s match.

trigger643 · 12-08-2005, 11:36 AM

I'd buy from this forum. Unless you happen to luck onto one, the only quality Lugers I've purchased from the internet have been from members here and the only quality Luger sellers are here. I've purchased only one gun from SimpsonLTD and will never purchase another.

11-15-2005, 04:56 AM	#1
maxmanta User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: I'm in HELL! That's where I'm at! Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Want to buy a Luger and need a reputable dealer None of the gun stores in my area has any Lugers for sale so I figure I'll look to the internet to find one. I want to get a 1920 commercial DWM in .30. I understand that this is one of the most common variants available so I'm hoping I won't have to spend too much money. Can anyone recommend a dealer that I can get in touch with? Hopefully someone who has a website with photos of the gun for sale. Thanks!

11-15-2005, 08:55 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I would also place your wants in the free classifieds right here on this forum... One of our own collectors may bless you with one of theirs... Good Luck. And let us know what you come up with. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

11-15-2005, 10:56 AM	#4
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Max, I suggest that you try to find a 9mm if you intend shooting it, the last time I checked that .30 cal ammo was going for between $28 and $36 a box. You can get 100 rounds of good Winchester 9mm at WalMart for $11.00. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

11-15-2005, 05:42 PM	#5
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Price will depend a lot on condition even in common models. Also are you looking to start a collection, or are you looking for a shooter to have some fun with? Shooters are much cheeper and in my book a lot more fun! __________________ Dave

12-07-2005, 06:25 AM	#6
Motown User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Double Oak, TX Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I would certainly add Mr. Ralph Shatuck to the list of reputable dealers. I bought a K date from him several years back and it was not only a fair price but exactly as he represented it. He's a no frills guy (no fancy web site or pictures), but if you e mail him what you want, he'll get back w/what he has available. Semper Fi and good luck. But be careful, these things rapidly become an addiction! __________________ "Avoid excessive sharpness or harshness of voice, which usually indicates the man who has shortcomings of his own to hide." --Field Marshall Erwin Rommel

11-15-2005, 08:02 AM	#2
tudorbug Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	The first place to look, and a place to receive some information on pricing is the Simpsons web site: http://www.simpsonltd.com/ Prices here will be on the high side. This is a reputable dealer, beyond question. It is possible to negotiate a price provided the pistol of interest is not on consignment. There will be other sites provided, I'm sure, but I am not as familiar with them. David

12-07-2005, 11:13 AM	#7
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Motown, Can you post good detailed photos of your K-Date on the Forum ?

12-08-2005, 06:26 AM	#8
Motown User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Double Oak, TX Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Unfortunately my Luger resides in California w/my Dad while I'm residing in Okinawa Japan- I may have a photo or two, but nothing of great detail here. It's a very late K date- 8xx 'a', my assumption is that it is Nov-Dec time frame, right before rolling to G. Great shape, holster wear only and very slight pitting on the muzzle where it obviously was stored in a holster at some point. Good grips, marked w/the serial #- all #s match. __________________ "Avoid excessive sharpness or harshness of voice, which usually indicates the man who has shortcomings of his own to hide." --Field Marshall Erwin Rommel

12-08-2005, 11:36 AM	#9
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I'd buy from this forum. Unless you happen to luck onto one, the only quality Lugers I've purchased from the internet have been from members here and the only quality Luger sellers are here. I've purchased only one gun from SimpsonLTD and will never purchase another. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown