CAI Luger

JBBOOKS · 02-16-2017, 12:01 PM

I have gotten a lot of good advice on not shooting an all matching collectable, so I have been looking around and have found a Century Arms marked Luger. I know that this was a "Russian Capture" with mixed parts and has been "dipped" or refinished.
What is a fair price for CAI Russian Capture used for a range gun?

DavidJayUden · 02-16-2017, 12:12 PM

Kind of a tough question to answer based on available info. but in general I'd ballpark it around $800. However there is some collector interest in RC guns, so on that basis I may be all wet. But I'd certainly not pay more.
dju

sheepherder · 02-16-2017, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

...in general I'd ballpark it around $800.

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Originally Posted by JBBOOKS

I know that this was a "Russian Capture" with mixed parts and has been "dipped" or refinished.

Be aware that some VoPo/RC Lugers have been described as having a tar-like finish rather than just a blue dip. I have an RC P38 with the dip and it looks quite good IMO.

rhuff · 02-16-2017, 02:45 PM

Price varies so much depending on where you live, the amount of Lugers available for sale, etc. I my part of the Country, $8-900 is well within the range for a fully functional, shooter Luger in reasonable condition.

JBBOOKS · 02-16-2017, 03:40 PM

I was also thinking in the $800 price range. Thanks if I find one I like I will post pictures.

Edward Tinker · 02-16-2017, 02:53 PM

I agree with the above, with the caveat that - rougher looking - many mixed parts - worth less

Sweet looking or more desirable type, date - goes up in value - I paid like $1100 for a Simson Vopo and was pleased to pay it.

Ed

Jim Mac · 02-16-2017, 10:43 PM

I wonder if it's the ones sarco was selling for $525 a few years ago. Jim

JBBOOKS · 02-18-2017, 09:39 AM

That seems like a bargain price now

02-16-2017, 12:01 PM	#1
JBBOOKS User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Central PA Posts: 35 Thanks: 68 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	CAI Luger I have gotten a lot of good advice on not shooting an all matching collectable, so I have been looking around and have found a Century Arms marked Luger. I know that this was a "Russian Capture" with mixed parts and has been "dipped" or refinished. What is a fair price for CAI Russian Capture used for a range gun?

02-16-2017, 12:12 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Kind of a tough question to answer based on available info. but in general I'd ballpark it around $800. However there is some collector interest in RC guns, so on that basis I may be all wet. But I'd certainly not pay more. dju

02-16-2017, 02:45 PM	#4
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Price varies so much depending on where you live, the amount of Lugers available for sale, etc. I my part of the Country, $8-900 is well within the range for a fully functional, shooter Luger in reasonable condition.

02-16-2017, 03:40 PM	#5
JBBOOKS User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Central PA Posts: 35 Thanks: 68 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	I was also thinking in the $800 price range. Thanks if I find one I like I will post pictures.

02-16-2017, 02:53 PM	#6
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	I agree with the above, with the caveat that - rougher looking - many mixed parts - worth less Sweet looking or more desirable type, date - goes up in value - I paid like $1100 for a Simson Vopo and was pleased to pay it. Ed

02-16-2017, 10:43 PM	#7
Jim Mac User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 261 Thanks: 2 Thanked 67 Times in 35 Posts	I wonder if it's the ones sarco was selling for $525 a few years ago. Jim

02-18-2017, 09:39 AM	#8
JBBOOKS User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Central PA Posts: 35 Thanks: 68 Thanked 14 Times in 6 Posts	That seems like a bargain price now