Import Luger question

383 magnum · 01-26-2008, 11:33 AM

The seller states this is a Russian capture Luger but the finish appears original to me. What do you guys think?

http://www.auctionarms.com/Closed/Di...mNum=8443720.0

John Sabato · 01-26-2008, 11:49 AM

These photos in the auction look to me that the gun has received some quick buffing and was dip blued by the Russians. ... The overall condition looks pretty good, but the "original" collectible value is gone. Many including myself believe that these Russian and East German captures will be a class unto themselves and will ultimately increase in value.

383 magnum · 01-26-2008, 11:57 AM

John,
I have a dipped Luger and the finish has a duller appearance than the one in the auction. Notice also that the safety is still in the white. I'm also surprised that most of the parts match. What are reworked Lugers typically selling for?
Matt

Edward Tinker · 01-26-2008, 12:30 PM

not all the imported guns were "dipped". Those were the russian ones, plus sometimes the dip comes off, leaving the original finish behind.

The East germans sometimes redid theirs and sometimes didn't.

Ed

01-26-2008, 11:33 AM	#1
383 magnum User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Import Luger question The seller states this is a Russian capture Luger but the finish appears original to me. What do you guys think? http://www.auctionarms.com/Closed/Di...mNum=8443720.0

01-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	capture dipped finish These photos in the auction look to me that the gun has received some quick buffing and was dip blued by the Russians. ... The overall condition looks pretty good, but the "original" collectible value is gone. Many including myself believe that these Russian and East German captures will be a class unto themselves and will ultimately increase in value. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

01-26-2008, 12:30 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	not all the imported guns were "dipped". Those were the russian ones, plus sometimes the dip comes off, leaving the original finish behind. The East germans sometimes redid theirs and sometimes didn't. 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

01-26-2008, 11:57 AM	#3
383 magnum User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 120 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John, I have a dipped Luger and the finish has a duller appearance than the one in the auction. Notice also that the safety is still in the white. I'm also surprised that most of the parts match. What are reworked Lugers typically selling for? Matt