Ft. Myers, FL show

AGE · 05-02-2004, 12:20 AM

I went to a gun show in Ft. Myers today (Sat.). There were many more Lugers and accessories than usual, nothing too cheap. One attendee was roaming around with a snail drum, real nice original (I think). He seemed to think it was worth $1200, probably from reading something. But, I suspect he would have jumped on a good offer (not from me). I was a little tempted by a $49 holster in great condition, probably a repro. but the seller claimed not. IHMO, the guns are neat but most of the other stuff reminds me too much of the Nazis.

Guns ranged from a mint $5000 1900 Luger down to a really nice refinished .30 commercial (tempting for this old shooter to make an offer since it was really really nice and priced at $750--but .30 ammo is not available at Wal-Mart).

The cheapest shooter was about $650 or so, but offers can always be made. There was a rough artillery for $1500. There was also a rough Erfort for around $750 and probably about 15 collectables from around $1000 to $1800. I wouldn't trust my judgement on any of these, but they're not my flavor anyway.

Jerry · 05-02-2004, 05:16 PM

The guy with the snail drum got the price from the Blue Book. It was a first issue. He had a problem trying to load 9mm in it. They would not fit.I took a pass on it. Something didn't seem right.

AGE · 05-02-2004, 11:42 PM

Jerry,

I assume you were at the Ft. Myers show. Is that right? Do you live in the Ft. Myers area? What are your firearms interests?

05-02-2004, 12:20 AM	#1
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ft. Myers, FL show I went to a gun show in Ft. Myers today (Sat.). There were many more Lugers and accessories than usual, nothing too cheap. One attendee was roaming around with a snail drum, real nice original (I think). He seemed to think it was worth $1200, probably from reading something. But, I suspect he would have jumped on a good offer (not from me). I was a little tempted by a $49 holster in great condition, probably a repro. but the seller claimed not. IHMO, the guns are neat but most of the other stuff reminds me too much of the Nazis. Guns ranged from a mint $5000 1900 Luger down to a really nice refinished .30 commercial (tempting for this old shooter to make an offer since it was really really nice and priced at $750--but .30 ammo is not available at Wal-Mart). The cheapest shooter was about $650 or so, but offers can always be made. There was a rough artillery for $1500. There was also a rough Erfort for around $750 and probably about 15 collectables from around $1000 to $1800. I wouldn't trust my judgement on any of these, but they're not my flavor anyway. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

05-02-2004, 05:16 PM	#2
Jerry Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 126 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	The guy with the snail drum got the price from the Blue Book. It was a first issue. He had a problem trying to load 9mm in it. They would not fit.I took a pass on it. Something didn't seem right. __________________ Jerry

05-02-2004, 11:42 PM	#3
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jerry, I assume you were at the Ft. Myers show. Is that right? Do you live in the Ft. Myers area? What are your firearms interests? __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member