Help in Buying a Luger

kolhoznik · 01-16-2011, 09:04 PM

I am interested in buying a Luger and the number of choices on both dealer sites and the auction sites is overwhelming. I could use some help if any one knows any good deals out there for my first Luger. I have not decided on a particular era to collect, just a military 9mm. I would like an all matching (except mag), lower collector grade where my investment would be safe and I would not be a tragedy to shoot occasionally. Please PM if you have any leads. Thanks for any help.

spartacus38 · 01-17-2011, 12:30 AM

Suggest you give a price range because that could limit your choices.

Bob

kolhoznik · 01-17-2011, 01:42 AM

I am not looking at a particular price point, more of just a good deal that would guard my investment. For starters I would say around $1500.

spartacus38 · 01-17-2011, 01:46 AM

$1500 will allow you to get a nice luger,all matching except mag with no rust,pitting or reblue.

Bob

spartacus38 · 01-17-2011, 01:54 AM

Now you will have to find one that is correct but it sounds like you do not have the knowledge
to do that.

Bob

sheepherder · 01-17-2011, 09:46 AM

Simpson's or Phoenix Investments have interesting Lugers in that price range...

You could also bid on consignments in the auction houses, too...

Then there is Gunbroker, AuctionArms, and GunsAmerica...

Personally, I prefer Gunbroker...It's an online auction, but there are some really good deals fairly often...

I'm always looking for a decent Russian Contract Luger...

Edit: If you are overwhelmed in what is being offered, then our own For Sale Forum is your best bet...

Jason L · 01-17-2011, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kolhoznik

I am not looking at a particular price point, more of just a good deal that would guard my investment. For starters I would say around $1500.

I would ask Ed Tinker to help you.
http://legacy-collectables.com/

kolhoznik · 01-19-2011, 01:52 PM

Does any one see any good deals on gunbroker now?

Norme · 01-19-2011, 02:07 PM

Hi Mike, If I was in your position I would rather overpay for an authentic Luger from a well respected dealer, like Simpson Ltd., than underpay on Gunbroker for a gun that has been faked. Good luck, Norm.

Dan44 · 01-19-2011, 02:15 PM

You don't list where you live. But there are two gun shows next month that are worth going to. Chantill VA & Louisville KY. Good places to pick one up, talk to some of the dealers and learn some before you purchase.

newluger · 01-19-2011, 03:53 PM

Hi Mike and welcome to the Forum. There is a lot of good, free advice here and maybe waiting and watching for members selling guns might be best for you, especially if your are inexperienced. By all means check out the more reputable sites. Also watch some of the auction sites and note what is being offered, how much is bid, and what is moving. By moving, I mean being sold. If you see something that interest you, by all means refer to it in a post on this forum and get an opinion.

Peter

sls11650 · 01-20-2011, 11:33 AM

I have an all matching 1917 P08 I purchased from a member a couple of years ago that I will be selling soon. All matching, with matching magazine. I like to shoot mine so I have changed the extractor and firing pin, original parts will come with it. If you're interested PM me.

Steve S

kolhoznik · 01-22-2011, 12:51 AM

I am sorry I neglected to post I am near Chattanooga, TN

Dprado · 02-03-2011, 12:47 AM

I've got a nice 1936 s/42 with all matching #s except for the mag right in your price range PM me if your still looking.

Dan

01-16-2011, 09:04 PM	#1
kolhoznik User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help in Buying a Luger I am interested in buying a Luger and the number of choices on both dealer sites and the auction sites is overwhelming. I could use some help if any one knows any good deals out there for my first Luger. I have not decided on a particular era to collect, just a military 9mm. I would like an all matching (except mag), lower collector grade where my investment would be safe and I would not be a tragedy to shoot occasionally. Please PM if you have any leads. Thanks for any help.

01-17-2011, 09:46 AM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	Simpson's or Phoenix Investments have interesting Lugers in that price range... You could also bid on consignments in the auction houses, too... Then there is Gunbroker, AuctionArms, and GunsAmerica... Personally, I prefer Gunbroker...It's an online auction, but there are some really good deals fairly often... I'm always looking for a decent Russian Contract Luger... Edit: If you are overwhelmed in what is being offered, then our own For Sale Forum is your best bet... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-17-2011, 12:30 AM	#2
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Suggest you give a price range because that could limit your choices. Bob

01-17-2011, 01:42 AM	#3
kolhoznik User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am not looking at a particular price point, more of just a good deal that would guard my investment. For starters I would say around $1500.

01-17-2011, 01:46 AM	#4
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	$1500 will allow you to get a nice luger,all matching except mag with no rust,pitting or reblue. Bob

01-17-2011, 01:54 AM	#5
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Now you will have to find one that is correct but it sounds like you do not have the knowledge to do that. Bob

01-19-2011, 01:52 PM	#8
kolhoznik User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does any one see any good deals on gunbroker now?

01-19-2011, 02:07 PM	#9
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,592 Times in 931 Posts	Hi Mike, If I was in your position I would rather overpay for an authentic Luger from a well respected dealer, like Simpson Ltd., than underpay on Gunbroker for a gun that has been faked. Good luck, Norm.

01-19-2011, 02:15 PM	#10
Dan44 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	You don't list where you live. But there are two gun shows next month that are worth going to. Chantill VA & Louisville KY. Good places to pick one up, talk to some of the dealers and learn some before you purchase.

01-19-2011, 03:53 PM	#11
newluger User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Franklin Tennessee Posts: 119 Thanks: 22 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	Hi Mike and welcome to the Forum. There is a lot of good, free advice here and maybe waiting and watching for members selling guns might be best for you, especially if your are inexperienced. By all means check out the more reputable sites. Also watch some of the auction sites and note what is being offered, how much is bid, and what is moving. By moving, I mean being sold. If you see something that interest you, by all means refer to it in a post on this forum and get an opinion. Peter

01-20-2011, 11:33 AM	#12
sls11650 User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 30 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have an all matching 1917 P08 I purchased from a member a couple of years ago that I will be selling soon. All matching, with matching magazine. I like to shoot mine so I have changed the extractor and firing pin, original parts will come with it. If you're interested PM me. Steve S

01-22-2011, 12:51 AM	#13
kolhoznik User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am sorry I neglected to post I am near Chattanooga, TN

02-03-2011, 12:47 AM	#14
Dprado User Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 7 Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got a nice 1936 s/42 with all matching #s except for the mag right in your price range PM me if your still looking. Dan