Luger year by serial? - Page 2

Roadster 02 · 10-08-2018, 01:06 PM

Thanks gentlemen, I very much appreciate the help I have received from several folks on this forum. In repayment I would offer, that if anyone needs help on an M1 carbine question I will be happy to help, I do have a very good understanding gleaned over 20 yrs of research, and the reading of a lot of carbine books. I must say that none of them cost a ridiculous 300 bucks. That price is a real detriment to the new Luger collectors. But fortunately the nice guys on this site made up the "FAQ" posting and that takes care of a lot of questions a "newby" will ask. Thanks again.

Roadster 02 · 10-14-2018, 02:28 PM

Update: I think I'm going to stop collecting Lugers, sell the ones I have and buy gun books. It seems to me that all the firearms books are the real collectibles, and will appreciate in value way faster than the lowly guns do. In terms of cash value the books are the way to go, forget the guns.

Norme · 10-14-2018, 03:42 PM

Hi Tom,
Buying any Luger without buying a reference book first can lead to an expensive mistake, I should know, I’ve been hurt more than once. Now I buy every Luger book I can lay my hands on, including those written in German, French and Italian. My copy of “Imperial Lugers” cost me about $60.00 back in 1995 (a lot of money back then), but it’s saved me many times that amount.
Norm

Roadster 02 · 10-14-2018, 04:40 PM

I don't doubt the value of the books, just the absolute ridiculous prices. The books appreciate in price more than the guns. That's the real baloney, and it will keep me from going any further in Lugers on my own. JMHO

George Anderson · 10-14-2018, 06:38 PM

When in doubt, ignorance is always a shield.

DonVoigt · 10-14-2018, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadster 02

I don't doubt the value of the books, just the absolute ridiculous prices. The books appreciate in price more than the guns. That's the real baloney, and it will keep me from going any further in Lugers on my own. JMHO

If you had written and published a low volume, speciality book you would understand the price.

The market determines the price of used books, i.e. supply and demand.

No further in lugers? Oh my!

Less competition for the rest of us.

Roadster 02 · 10-15-2018, 12:05 AM

Mr. Voigt:

1. You might be right.

2. Book Companies need to print, and reprint more copies and stop turning every gun book into a rarity.

3. Believe me, I'm a total novice and no competition to any of you serious Luger guys.

Mr. Anderson:

My ignorance is the very reason I ask questions of those experts on this forum, and I very much appreciate the generous help given.

Again I say, Thank You Gentlemen.

10-08-2018, 01:06 PM	#21
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 298 Thanks: 163 Thanked 228 Times in 77 Posts	Thanks gentlemen, I very much appreciate the help I have received from several folks on this forum. In repayment I would offer, that if anyone needs help on an M1 carbine question I will be happy to help, I do have a very good understanding gleaned over 20 yrs of research, and the reading of a lot of carbine books. I must say that none of them cost a ridiculous 300 bucks. That price is a real detriment to the new Luger collectors. But fortunately the nice guys on this site made up the "FAQ" posting and that takes care of a lot of questions a "newby" will ask. Thanks again. Last edited by Roadster 02; 10-08-2018 at 08:24 PM.

10-15-2018, 12:05 AM	#27
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 298 Thanks: 163 Thanked 228 Times in 77 Posts	Mr. Voigt: 1. You might be right. 2. Book Companies need to print, and reprint more copies and stop turning every gun book into a rarity. 3. Believe me, I'm a total novice and no competition to any of you serious Luger guys. Mr. Anderson: My ignorance is the very reason I ask questions of those experts on this forum, and I very much appreciate the generous help given. Again I say, Thank You Gentlemen. Last edited by Roadster 02; 10-16-2018 at 06:05 PM. Reason: further explanations to above comments

10-14-2018, 02:28 PM	#22
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 298 Thanks: 163 Thanked 228 Times in 77 Posts	Update: I think I'm going to stop collecting Lugers, sell the ones I have and buy gun books. It seems to me that all the firearms books are the real collectibles, and will appreciate in value way faster than the lowly guns do. In terms of cash value the books are the way to go, forget the guns.

10-14-2018, 03:42 PM	#23
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Tom, Buying any Luger without buying a reference book first can lead to an expensive mistake, I should know, I’ve been hurt more than once. Now I buy every Luger book I can lay my hands on, including those written in German, French and Italian. My copy of “Imperial Lugers” cost me about $60.00 back in 1995 (a lot of money back then), but it’s saved me many times that amount. Norm

10-14-2018, 04:40 PM	#24
Roadster 02 User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Rocky Mountain High Posts: 298 Thanks: 163 Thanked 228 Times in 77 Posts	I don't doubt the value of the books, just the absolute ridiculous prices. The books appreciate in price more than the guns. That's the real baloney, and it will keep me from going any further in Lugers on my own. JMHO

10-14-2018, 06:38 PM	#25
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	When in doubt, ignorance is always a shield.