My new friend Artie

ithacaartist · 05-23-2011, 12:07 PM

I am the new caretaker of this, thanks to RIAC.

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...072&rfpb=0#Top

Will submit comprehensive photos after I receive the pistol. The ground-off stock lug is something I can live with, also the classic left grip chip. I probably overpaid, at $1200+ fees + transfer, but it does not seem like too much.
Comments/opinions?

David Parker

Edward Tinker · 05-23-2011, 12:12 PM

David, over paying is a relative term. If you are happy, then be happy.

I think any shooter artillery is worth a $1000, and that was several years ago.

So, my congrats to you!

BTW, my first luger was / is a heavily buffed, reblued erfurt arty and it still sits in my safe

ithacaartist · 05-23-2011, 01:00 PM

Ed, thanks for the reassurance. I took a little care not to be entirely buried by my first purchase; the shopping I did beforehand helped with this a lot. Seeing so many to check out at once was quite an experience, I must say. And my Proxibid experience, so far, was not bad at all. Glad I have broadband, though, because there was noticeable time delay in the setup.
Generally, it seemed to me that higher end stuff went high, medium value stuff was high, and a handful of shooters sold for under $1k,( but NOT for 4-600!) but most regular, low-end Lugers sold for at least 1500. < < My impressions.

D.

Ron Smith · 05-23-2011, 02:37 PM

I don't think $1200 is bad for a "shooter" Artillery if all else is in good condition. As Ed says, It all relative. If you're happy with it, that's all that really matters. Much better than taking a $2500 Artie out and breaking a part. You can always replace the part on this one without going in the tank on your investment.

Ron

rhuff · 05-23-2011, 05:44 PM

Congrats on your first Luger. I look forward to seeing the photos once it is in your hands.

lugerholsterrepair · 05-23-2011, 06:38 PM

David, Yes..congratulations..you saved yourself more than you thought..now you don't need to buy a stock!

05-23-2011, 12:07 PM	#1
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	My new friend Artie I am the new caretaker of this, thanks to RIAC. https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...072&rfpb=0#Top Will submit comprehensive photos after I receive the pistol. The ground-off stock lug is something I can live with, also the classic left grip chip. I probably overpaid, at $1200+ fees + transfer, but it does not seem like too much. Comments/opinions? David Parker

05-23-2011, 12:12 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	David, over paying is a relative term. If you are happy, then be happy. I think any shooter artillery is worth a $1000, and that was several years ago. So, my congrats to you! BTW, my first luger was / is a heavily buffed, reblued erfurt arty and it still sits in my safe __________________ 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

05-23-2011, 02:37 PM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	I don't think $1200 is bad for a "shooter" Artillery if all else is in good condition. As Ed says, It all relative. If you're happy with it, that's all that really matters. Much better than taking a $2500 Artie out and breaking a part. You can always replace the part on this one without going in the tank on your investment. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

05-23-2011, 06:38 PM	#6
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	David, Yes..congratulations..you saved yourself more than you thought..now you don't need to buy a stock! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 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."

05-23-2011, 01:00 PM	#3
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	Ed, thanks for the reassurance. I took a little care not to be entirely buried by my first purchase; the shopping I did beforehand helped with this a lot. Seeing so many to check out at once was quite an experience, I must say. And my Proxibid experience, so far, was not bad at all. Glad I have broadband, though, because there was noticeable time delay in the setup. Generally, it seemed to me that higher end stuff went high, medium value stuff was high, and a handful of shooters sold for under $1k,( but NOT for 4-600!) but most regular, low-end Lugers sold for at least 1500. < < My impressions. D.

05-23-2011, 05:44 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,291 Thanks: 2,709 Thanked 972 Times in 717 Posts	Congrats on your first Luger. I look forward to seeing the photos once it is in your hands.