Where is the end?

gunbugs · 07-09-2022, 07:47 PM

It started with a goal of one each from the 1934 through 1942 Mauser made guns. But.......It seems I'm on a 'slippery slope". Where/when to stop? Tough question to answer....

https://forum.lugerforum.com/attachm...1&d=1657406806

gunnertwo · 07-09-2022, 08:09 PM

Don't stop! Passion in life makes life worthwhile. I'm short three years to make my WW2 run complete. Great pic, thanks for the "Bring & Brag.

G2

tharpo · 07-09-2022, 09:47 PM

Love it! That is why this hobby is so much fun!

Mac Cat · 07-09-2022, 10:02 PM

What a nice collection !

I don't have nearly that many, but it's been a challenge just to list them in my spreadsheet and then document each one with details and photos. I finally memorized the serial numbers for each one. That might be my logical limit.

I wanted a good example of each toggle stamp and different barrel lengths.

Now I'm shopping for a new gun safe !

gunbugs · 07-09-2022, 11:25 PM

I needed to pull them all out and check them against my inventory list. I added 3 that had slipped by without being entered. A good opportunity to wipe them down and re-familiarize myself with what I have. Next... The S&W N frames.....

jeb111 · 07-10-2022, 09:44 AM

Yes, don’t stop. That is a very impressive collection! I get it though I started with a 37 Mauser then thought I should have a WW1 representative, well then an Arty and then an Erfurt and so you know the rest of the story. A dozen Lugers later and I still don’t know were to stop, tharpo is right that’s why this hobby is so much fun. Thanks for showing your collection.
Jim

Mac Cat · 07-10-2022, 01:37 PM

If you had to sell one of them, which one would it be ?

Batty67 · 07-11-2022, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbugs

It started with a goal of one each from the 1934 through 1942 Mauser made guns.

Same. Here, and I've got 35, 36, 37 (first variation), 41 and 42. And each will be fully rigged too. I think this wtill take about another 4-5 years and I'll go from there.

mrerick · 07-11-2022, 09:21 AM

I have found that as Lugers "in the wild" have become more rare, and my tastes have expanded, I've become more opportunistic and ended up with some gems that are outside my initial collection focus. In particular, I've acquired some rather rare police variations.

G.T. · 07-11-2022, 12:27 PM

Looks to me that you are about halfway there...

... best, til...lat'r....GT

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunbugs

It started with a goal of one each from the 1934 through 1942 Mauser made guns. But.......It seems I'm on a 'slippery slope". Where/when to stop? Tough question to answer....

https://forum.lugerforum.com/attachm...1&d=1657406806

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeb111

Yes, don’t stop. That is a very impressive collection! I get it though I started with a 37 Mauser then thought I should have a WW1 representative, well then an Arty and then an Erfurt and so you know the rest of the story. A dozen Lugers later and I still don’t know were to stop, tharpo is right that’s why this hobby is so much fun. Thanks for showing your collection.
Jim

Ron Wood · 07-11-2022, 01:03 PM

It ends when you realize that it is time to stop adding and start getting rid of stuff so that your family won't have to figure out what to do with it. Up until then it is a real joy.

Pistol · 07-11-2022, 05:19 PM

Outstanding

Good-Day · 07-11-2022, 08:06 PM

I was going to try and say something profound

But lost track of my thoughts

Thanks for sharing

Beautiful Collections

Edward Tinker · 07-12-2022, 01:19 AM

Very, very nice!
I have found that my collector 'focus' always waivers, but I've gone through several focus', now doing police and Simson. My 'extra' stuff, besides some ammo from the period is fairly 'open'.

Ron, very amazing!

HerrKaiser · 07-12-2022, 08:11 AM

I’m only just beginning at age 26 but seeing all your collections always motivates me to get a similarly nice sized one for myself before my expiration date on this earth. The best part about collecting is that your goals can always expand after you’ve reached your current one.

Like Ed said, your collection focuses change too. I’m currently very much on a kick for 60’s and prior Smith (and Colt?) revolvers, even though my Luger collecting still occupies center stage.

spangy · 07-12-2022, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

It ends when you realize that it is time to stop adding and start getting rid of stuff so that your family won't have to figure out what to do with it. Up until then it is a real joy.

As I read this thread I had a thought that it is similar to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting

So here is my "Luger's Anonymous" contribution.

I loved Ron's post as it mirrors my own situation ... I have been thinking more and more lately of my own mortality and what is going to happen to my beloved collection of Luger's. This subject has been discussed in a few threads.

I also loved Good-Day's post ... particularly the 'Dory' meme ... I laughed so hard because it's so true

Common to this thread is how we ALL LOVE our Luger's, they are definitely addictive and although my collection is small in comparison to some of the magnificent collections here my enthusiasm is as rabid as yours.

Fantastic collection gunbugs, keep em coming.

It is virtually impossible to stop @ one Luger ... as Ron says 'Up until then it is a real joy.'

jeb111 · 07-12-2022, 11:18 AM

To add to the conversation the more my collection grows the more discerning I become, hold out for better condition pistols, taking into account the variation and my wallet. But something I may have jumped at in the past I will tell myself to be patient because there are better examples out there.
Jim

Good-Day · 07-14-2022, 09:06 PM

Suppose back to the original question
When to stop?

Can you?
Can any of us?

I do not specifically collect Lugers
I have a love for Surplus primarily WW1 and 2
( Lugers are beautiful and dag gum so are 1911's )
But it doesn’t stop there

When I roll into my local Shops and they ask what i'm looking for my typical answer is " Something else I don’t need"

Something sparkly and pretty shows up and there it is in my hands and out the door

Go with your passion
Don’t be held back by it
Or the one you said that’s cool but not for me will one day be on your list of Could Woulda Shoulda picked that one up

This is not the only Forum a haunt probably because of my varying taste but I love all of your passion positive and negative at times

Thank You

ithacaartist · 07-15-2022, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Good-Day

Can you?
Can any of us?

LOL! Now that I think of it, Eugene's sale price for a .45 Luger is mighty tempting!

cirelaw · 07-15-2022, 09:38 PM

Debby would shot me!!!

07-09-2022, 07:47 PM	#1
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 659 Thanks: 365 Thanked 1,178 Times in 394 Posts	Where is the end? It started with a goal of one each from the 1934 through 1942 Mauser made guns. But.......It seems I'm on a 'slippery slope". Where/when to stop? Tough question to answer.... https://forum.lugerforum.com/attachm...1&d=1657406806 Attached Thumbnails

07-11-2022, 09:21 AM	#9
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	I have found that as Lugers "in the wild" have become more rare, and my tastes have expanded, I've become more opportunistic and ended up with some gems that are outside my initial collection focus. In particular, I've acquired some rather rare police variations. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

07-11-2022, 01:03 PM	#11
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	It ends when you realize that it is time to stop adding and start getting rid of stuff so that your family won't have to figure out what to do with it. Up until then it is a real joy. Attached Thumbnails __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-11-2022, 08:06 PM	#13
Good-Day User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 97 Thanks: 82 Thanked 101 Times in 32 Posts	I was going to try and say something profound But lost track of my thoughts Thanks for sharing Beautiful Collections Attached Thumbnails

07-12-2022, 08:11 AM	#15
HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 848 Thanks: 784 Thanked 861 Times in 411 Posts	I’m only just beginning at age 26 but seeing all your collections always motivates me to get a similarly nice sized one for myself before my expiration date on this earth. The best part about collecting is that your goals can always expand after you’ve reached your current one. Like Ed said, your collection focuses change too. I’m currently very much on a kick for 60’s and prior Smith (and Colt?) revolvers, even though my Luger collecting still occupies center stage. __________________ -QM Looking for Mauser S/42 toggle train #22

07-09-2022, 08:09 PM	#2
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 623 Thanks: 826 Thanked 930 Times in 363 Posts	Don't stop! Passion in life makes life worthwhile. I'm short three years to make my WW2 run complete. Great pic, thanks for the "Bring & Brag. G2

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tharpo Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Coast, USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 116 Thanked 382 Times in 157 Posts	Love it! That is why this hobby is so much fun!

07-09-2022, 10:02 PM	#4
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 731 Thanks: 2,095 Thanked 610 Times in 329 Posts	What a nice collection ! I don't have nearly that many, but it's been a challenge just to list them in my spreadsheet and then document each one with details and photos. I finally memorized the serial numbers for each one. That might be my logical limit. I wanted a good example of each toggle stamp and different barrel lengths. Now I'm shopping for a new gun safe !

07-09-2022, 11:25 PM	#5
gunbugs Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fairbanks, Alaska. Home of the best moose. Posts: 659 Thanks: 365 Thanked 1,178 Times in 394 Posts	I needed to pull them all out and check them against my inventory list. I added 3 that had slipped by without being entered. A good opportunity to wipe them down and re-familiarize myself with what I have. Next... The S&W N frames.....

07-10-2022, 09:44 AM	#6
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	Yes, don’t stop. That is a very impressive collection! I get it though I started with a 37 Mauser then thought I should have a WW1 representative, well then an Arty and then an Erfurt and so you know the rest of the story. A dozen Lugers later and I still don’t know were to stop, tharpo is right that’s why this hobby is so much fun. Thanks for showing your collection. Jim

07-10-2022, 01:37 PM	#7
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 731 Thanks: 2,095 Thanked 610 Times in 329 Posts	If you had to sell one of them, which one would it be ?

07-11-2022, 05:19 PM	#12
Pistol User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TN Posts: 428 Thanks: 448 Thanked 220 Times in 99 Posts	Outstanding

07-12-2022, 01:19 AM	#14
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Very, very nice! I have found that my collector 'focus' always waivers, but I've gone through several focus', now doing police and Simson. My 'extra' stuff, besides some ammo from the period is fairly 'open'. Ron, very amazing!

07-12-2022, 11:18 AM	#17
jeb111 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2018 Location: wyoming Posts: 277 Thanks: 712 Thanked 331 Times in 133 Posts	To add to the conversation the more my collection grows the more discerning I become, hold out for better condition pistols, taking into account the variation and my wallet. But something I may have jumped at in the past I will tell myself to be patient because there are better examples out there. Jim

07-14-2022, 09:06 PM	#18
Good-Day User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 97 Thanks: 82 Thanked 101 Times in 32 Posts	Suppose back to the original question When to stop? Can you? Can any of us? I do not specifically collect Lugers I have a love for Surplus primarily WW1 and 2 ( Lugers are beautiful and dag gum so are 1911's ) But it doesn’t stop there When I roll into my local Shops and they ask what i'm looking for my typical answer is " Something else I don’t need" Something sparkly and pretty shows up and there it is in my hands and out the door Go with your passion Don’t be held back by it Or the one you said that’s cool but not for me will one day be on your list of Could Woulda Shoulda picked that one up This is not the only Forum a haunt probably because of my varying taste but I love all of your passion positive and negative at times Thank You

07-15-2022, 09:38 PM	#20
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Debby would shot me!!!