Price Check on Interarms Navy

Sieger · 07-25-2003, 12:00 AM

Hello Luger Friends:

Is $2,750.00 too much to pay for a mint Interarms Navy? If so, what would you pay for this fine pistol?

Bob

mauro · 07-25-2003, 06:06 PM

Bob,
actually you are specking about a pistol made (in a limited edition) of 250 examples.
I have some Mauser Parabellum (in USA Interarms) in my collection. I believe the price is adequate.
Ciao

Navy · 07-25-2003, 08:03 PM

Bob,
I paid $2100 for a slighltly less than mint example (Some moron had fired it)about a year ago.
Tom A.

Edward Tinker · 07-25-2003, 08:36 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Tom A:
(Some moron had fired it) about a year ago.
<hr /></blockquote>Tom, I thought guns were made to be fired?

Reminds me of the ire raised on gun boards when someone says that they sporterized some Mosin rifle... {{I too like 'em original too, but they are tools aren't they?}}

Ed {not meaning to irritate the hell out of you too bad...}

Sieger · 07-25-2003, 10:50 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Edward Tinker:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Tom A:
(Some moron had fired it) about a year ago.
<hr /></blockquote>Tom, I thought guns were made to be fired?

Reminds me of the ire raised on gun boards when someone says that they sporterized some Mosin rifle... {{I too like 'em original too, but they are tools aren't they?}}

Ed {not meaning to irritate the hell out of you too bad...}<hr /></blockquote>Dear Ed:

Generally, amen baby, AMEN, as I like to shoot them all!!!

This one I might not shoot and just be satisfied to look at, because it is, indeed, only 1 of only 250 made.

Bob

Navy · 07-26-2003, 03:23 AM

All,
Shooting collector pieces is like asking someone what church do they attend. Everyone has a different point of view. From my limited perspective, shooting collector grade guns is incurring substantial risk (Old parts with SNs break)with no concurrent up-side potential payback.

In short, risk with no potential reward.

Rational people don't select this course of action.

If one is compelled to shoot a Luger, then by all means do so. But please do it anyone of the thousands of "shooters" that are floating around.

Tom A.
Who is concerned about endangered species: Collector-Grade Lugers.

lugerholsterrepair · 07-26-2003, 05:19 AM

Tom, I entirely agree with this point of view. I have never shot my 1917 Imperial 6" Navy even though I would dearly love to. As to Bob's question I wonder if $2700.00 is a little too much money for a pistol one never intends to shoot? I guess if ya got em, smoke em. Jerry Burney

Edward Tinker · 07-26-2003, 06:05 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Tom A:
If one is compelled to shoot a Luger, then by all means do so. But please do it anyone of the thousands of "shooters" that are floating around. <hr /></blockquote>Tom, wasn't disagreeing, as the collector pieces I have, I won't shoot, although I think it is a shame at times, but not being made of money, well I'm speaking to the choir, silly to blow a $1,000 when my couple of shooter Lugers can fulfill that need.

On the other hand, anyone that shoots a "collector" makes mine worth more,

And a newer gun, such as the above Navy, I can't blame somebody wanting to shoot it. Besides on the other thread of the Thompson, that is what? A $12,000 weapon? All perspective, but I have my father in laws 2nd generation SSA, and I'd like to shoot it, but its really pristine, like 98% untouched. So I won't ever even consider shooting it.

Ed

Navy · 07-27-2003, 01:11 AM

A good 1921 Tommy will cost a biy more than $12K; quite a bit more. The good news on them is that original replacement parts are readily available (but not cheap) and they wre unnumbered. So blasting away with a $20K Tommy at the range and something goes wrong, something breaks. Let not your heart be troubled, a fix is easy and doesnot detract from the value, unless, of course, you do something like crack the receiver, but that only happens in those awful West Hurley guns, to the best of my knowledge.

Tom A.

Edward Tinker · 07-27-2003, 01:37 AM

ohhhh, didn't know that, not as scary when you break a part and you can replace it with another vintage part without the "parts" police coming after you (tongue in cheek of course)

Ed

Navy · 07-27-2003, 02:24 AM

Ed, Ed, Ed...
When you are playing the Title II game, the parts police is not a major concern; in fact, it is in the noise level. What you worry about is the maze of laws: Fed, State and local that are always confusing, frequently contradictory and seldom enforced uniformly. A mis-step and its you and your new friend Bubba at Club Fed.

When I "voluntarily" (And that's a whole n'uther story of Demokrat fascism) surrendered my SOT to the Klintonistas (Along with my Type 01 FFL), I felt relieved that some of the potential legal liability that could be accidentally incurred was gone. In retrospect, should I do a Type 01 again, I would probably do Title II stuff exclusively, just to avoid the ambiguity.

Naaaah, parts police are in the pissant category with Class III.
Tom A

07-25-2003, 12:00 AM	#1
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Price Check on Interarms Navy Hello Luger Friends: Is $2,750.00 too much to pay for a mint Interarms Navy? If so, what would you pay for this fine pistol? Bob

07-25-2003, 06:06 PM	#2
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Bob, actually you are specking about a pistol made (in a limited edition) of 250 examples. I have some Mauser Parabellum (in USA Interarms) in my collection. I believe the price is adequate. Ciao __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

07-25-2003, 08:36 PM	#4
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	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Tom A: <strong>(Some moron had fired it) about a year ago. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Tom, I thought guns were made to be fired? Reminds me of the ire raised on gun boards when someone says that they sporterized some Mosin rifle... {{I too like 'em original too, but they are tools aren't they?}} Ed {not meaning to irritate the hell out of you too bad...} __________________ 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

07-25-2003, 10:50 PM	#5
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Edward Tinker: <strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Tom A: <strong>(Some moron had fired it) about a year ago. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Tom, I thought guns were made to be fired? Reminds me of the ire raised on gun boards when someone says that they sporterized some Mosin rifle... {{I too like 'em original too, but they are tools aren't they?}} Ed {not meaning to irritate the hell out of you too bad...}</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Dear Ed: Generally, amen baby, AMEN, as I like to shoot them all!!! This one I might not shoot and just be satisfied to look at, because it is, indeed, only 1 of only 250 made. Bob

07-26-2003, 05:19 AM	#7
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,761 Thanks: 4,857 Thanked 3,101 Times in 1,427 Posts	Tom, I entirely agree with this point of view. I have never shot my 1917 Imperial 6" Navy even though I would dearly love to. As to Bob's question I wonder if $2700.00 is a little too much money for a pistol one never intends to shoot? I guess if ya got em, smoke em. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

07-25-2003, 08:03 PM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Bob, I paid $2100 for a slighltly less than mint example (Some moron had fired it)about a year ago. Tom A.

07-26-2003, 03:23 AM	#6
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	All, Shooting collector pieces is like asking someone what church do they attend. Everyone has a different point of view. From my limited perspective, shooting collector grade guns is incurring substantial risk (Old parts with SNs break)with no concurrent up-side potential payback. In short, risk with no potential reward. Rational people don't select this course of action. If one is compelled to shoot a Luger, then by all means do so. But please do it anyone of the thousands of "shooters" that are floating around. Tom A. Who is concerned about endangered species: Collector-Grade Lugers.

07-26-2003, 06:05 AM	#8
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	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Tom A: <strong>If one is compelled to shoot a Luger, then by all means do so. But please do it anyone of the thousands of "shooters" that are floating around. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Tom, wasn't disagreeing, as the collector pieces I have, I won't shoot, although I think it is a shame at times, but not being made of money, well I'm speaking to the choir, silly to blow a $1,000 when my couple of shooter Lugers can fulfill that need. On the other hand, anyone that shoots a "collector" makes mine worth more, And a newer gun, such as the above Navy, I can't blame somebody wanting to shoot it. Besides on the other thread of the Thompson, that is what? A $12,000 weapon? All perspective, but I have my father in laws 2nd generation SSA, and I'd like to shoot it, but its really pristine, like 98% untouched. So I won't ever even consider shooting it. Ed __________________ 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

07-27-2003, 01:11 AM	#9
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	A good 1921 Tommy will cost a biy more than $12K; quite a bit more. The good news on them is that original replacement parts are readily available (but not cheap) and they wre unnumbered. So blasting away with a $20K Tommy at the range and something goes wrong, something breaks. Let not your heart be troubled, a fix is easy and doesnot detract from the value, unless, of course, you do something like crack the receiver, but that only happens in those awful West Hurley guns, to the best of my knowledge. Tom A.

07-27-2003, 01:37 AM	#10
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	ohhhh, didn't know that, not as scary when you break a part and you can replace it with another vintage part without the "parts" police coming after you (tongue in cheek of course) Ed __________________ 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

07-27-2003, 02:24 AM	#11
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Ed, Ed, Ed... When you are playing the Title II game, the parts police is not a major concern; in fact, it is in the noise level. What you worry about is the maze of laws: Fed, State and local that are always confusing, frequently contradictory and seldom enforced uniformly. A mis-step and its you and your new friend Bubba at Club Fed. When I "voluntarily" (And that's a whole n'uther story of Demokrat fascism) surrendered my SOT to the Klintonistas (Along with my Type 01 FFL), I felt relieved that some of the potential legal liability that could be accidentally incurred was gone. In retrospect, should I do a Type 01 again, I would probably do Title II stuff exclusively, just to avoid the ambiguity. Naaaah, parts police are in the pissant category with Class III. Tom A