Need some advice

mauler8999 · 06-23-2012, 06:00 AM

Hi, just join the forum.

I am looking to purchase a shooter type Luger to start my collection. Can anyone help me with pricing? what's my realistic chance of getting one for under a $800? that's about my budget at the moment.

thanks,

sheepherder · 06-23-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mauler8999

what's my realistic chance of getting one for under a $800?

Quite good. Check the For Sale sub-forum; they're posted often.

...and Welcome!

Edward Tinker · 06-23-2012, 08:10 AM

John, moved your thread to the New Collectors area.

You should think about, are you looking for a luger, or a luger from a certain time period?

DavidJayUden · 06-23-2012, 08:31 AM

If I were looking for a good shooter, I'd be all over the one the DZ currently has listed for sale. He's a good guy and the gun looks like a good value.
dju

mauler8999 · 06-23-2012, 09:17 AM

Thanks, to answer your question, i guess i don't have a specific time period or type in mind, right now i just want something that shoots well, and functions normally, and not missing any parts.

Ben M. · 06-23-2012, 12:27 PM

you also need to decide on 9 mm or 30 caliber. price of 30 is high.

rhuff · 06-23-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mauler8999

i just want something that shoots well, and functions normally,

This can sometimes be a problem if you buy from a dealer that does not shoot his merchandise. If you buy from an individual that is a shooter, then he can confirm shooting status.

mauler8999 · 06-23-2012, 10:02 PM

I am looking for a 9mm shooter.

lugersrkewl · 06-23-2012, 10:03 PM

in regard to your first question. You should be able to get a real humdinger. You in my opinion should look for an all matching pistol that has been refinished or has cosmetic deficiency's and you should be able to find one of those for around 800.00 online or perhaps locally in your area. If you buy online factor in the ffl transfer fee and shipping wich runs between 35-100$ depending on how you do it.
As long as it is not a rare variation paying more then that for a shooter is pointless in my humble opinion its not like they are colt single actions or something

. Your best bet is on this forum becuase simsons ltd is charging 900 minimum on anything.

mauler8999 · 06-23-2012, 10:09 PM

Thank you sir, i will keep checking this forum for deals.

I can wait.

lugersrkewl · 06-23-2012, 10:17 PM

also check jan stills gunboards
http://luger.gunboards.com

mauler8999 · 06-23-2012, 10:20 PM

Looking at that site now, thanks.

mauler8999 · 06-23-2012, 10:24 PM

A Friend warn me about "Fake" lugers out there, but i figure for $800 as my spending limit for my first luger, does it really matter? If all i wanted is a shooter to flash it around my local NRA RANGE?

lugersrkewl · 06-23-2012, 11:35 PM

Its pathetic the amount of fakes that have been perpetrated since as early as the 50's probably.
You can always count on someone wanting to make a buck.
You are correct sir , about 1500-450 is what a shooter grade price range falls into depending on righteousness , flavor , caliber , maker.

a run of the mill dwm circa ww1 to a mauser or simson all the way up to a krieghoff , russian or friekorps marked .

mauler8999 · 06-23-2012, 11:43 PM

Haha, I guess i am safe then, if all i care about is a good SHOOTING gun with a decent bore, markings, proofs....etc they can all be scrubbed for now, and i won't pay a cent more than $801 before shipping and TRANSFER FEE.

sheepherder · 06-24-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mauler8999

A Friend warn me about "Fake" lugers out there...

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Originally Posted by lugersrkewl

Its pathetic the amount of fakes that have been perpetrated since as early as the 50's probably.

Are you two referring to fake collectible Lugers??? I can't imagine anything else being 'faked' as a Luger (except maybe ERMAs).

It would not be profitable to 'fake' an $800 shooter...IMO anyway...

jamese · 06-24-2012, 09:34 AM

I don't think there are many "fake" Lugers, however there are many real Lugers that have been changed or marked to increase there value based on rarity or variation.There are many Lugers that have been made up of parts from other different Lugers, but that does not make them "fake"

If your looking for a shooter, I don't think you need to worry about a fake Luger. But you might want to stick to a 9mm as ammo for a .30 cal is sometime hard to find and is expensive
buy a Luger that shoots and meets your needs.

Jim

mauler8999 · 06-24-2012, 11:54 AM

Yeah, i should be fine, 9mm is what i am looking for .30 luger is cool, but i think i will have problem getting ammo.

Ron Smith · 06-24-2012, 12:17 PM

This looks to be a decent deal on a shooter. Looks to be refinished. The price is right on it, no matter what.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/963495360...P08_Luger.htm#

Ron Smith · 06-24-2012, 12:41 PM

Not even worth close to $1500. Presently at $670 with no reserve. Wouldn't go over $700-$750 on it.

06-23-2012, 06:00 AM	#1
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need some advice Hi, just join the forum. I am looking to purchase a shooter type Luger to start my collection. Can anyone help me with pricing? what's my realistic chance of getting one for under a $800? that's about my budget at the moment. thanks,

06-23-2012, 08:10 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	John, moved your thread to the New Collectors area. You should think about, are you looking for a luger, or a luger from a certain time period? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-24-2012, 09:34 AM	#17
jamese User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Florida Posts: 789 Thanks: 0 Thanked 84 Times in 34 Posts	I don't think there are many "fake" Lugers, however there are many real Lugers that have been changed or marked to increase there value based on rarity or variation.There are many Lugers that have been made up of parts from other different Lugers, but that does not make them "fake" If your looking for a shooter, I don't think you need to worry about a fake Luger. But you might want to stick to a 9mm as ammo for a .30 cal is sometime hard to find and is expensive buy a Luger that shoots and meets your needs. Jim __________________ The "truth" is a matter of Perception

06-24-2012, 12:17 PM	#19
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	This looks to be a decent deal on a shooter. Looks to be refinished. The price is right on it, no matter what. http://www.gunsamerica.com/963495360...P08_Luger.htm# __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-24-2012, 12:41 PM	#20
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Not even worth close to $1500. Presently at $670 with no reserve. Wouldn't go over $700-$750 on it. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

06-23-2012, 08:31 AM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If I were looking for a good shooter, I'd be all over the one the DZ currently has listed for sale. He's a good guy and the gun looks like a good value. dju

06-23-2012, 09:17 AM	#5
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, to answer your question, i guess i don't have a specific time period or type in mind, right now i just want something that shoots well, and functions normally, and not missing any parts.

06-23-2012, 12:27 PM	#6
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 475 Thanks: 83 Thanked 117 Times in 79 Posts	you also need to decide on 9 mm or 30 caliber. price of 30 is high.

06-23-2012, 10:02 PM	#8
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am looking for a 9mm shooter.

06-23-2012, 10:03 PM	#9
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	in regard to your first question. You should be able to get a real humdinger. You in my opinion should look for an all matching pistol that has been refinished or has cosmetic deficiency's and you should be able to find one of those for around 800.00 online or perhaps locally in your area. If you buy online factor in the ffl transfer fee and shipping wich runs between 35-100$ depending on how you do it. As long as it is not a rare variation paying more then that for a shooter is pointless in my humble opinion its not like they are colt single actions or something . Your best bet is on this forum becuase simsons ltd is charging 900 minimum on anything.

06-23-2012, 10:09 PM	#10
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thank you sir, i will keep checking this forum for deals. I can wait.

06-23-2012, 10:17 PM	#11
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	also check jan stills gunboards http://luger.gunboards.com

06-23-2012, 10:20 PM	#12
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking at that site now, thanks.

06-23-2012, 10:24 PM	#13
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A Friend warn me about "Fake" lugers out there, but i figure for $800 as my spending limit for my first luger, does it really matter? If all i wanted is a shooter to flash it around my local NRA RANGE?

06-23-2012, 11:35 PM	#14
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	Its pathetic the amount of fakes that have been perpetrated since as early as the 50's probably. You can always count on someone wanting to make a buck. You are correct sir , about 1500-450 is what a shooter grade price range falls into depending on righteousness , flavor , caliber , maker. a run of the mill dwm circa ww1 to a mauser or simson all the way up to a krieghoff , russian or friekorps marked .

06-23-2012, 11:43 PM	#15
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Haha, I guess i am safe then, if all i care about is a good SHOOTING gun with a decent bore, markings, proofs....etc they can all be scrubbed for now, and i won't pay a cent more than $801 before shipping and TRANSFER FEE.

06-24-2012, 11:54 AM	#18
mauler8999 User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, i should be fine, 9mm is what i am looking for .30 luger is cool, but i think i will have problem getting ammo.