DWM vs. Mauser

Dwight Gruber · 11-29-2005, 04:20 AM

Mikkel,

I hold a different opinion about matching-number Lugers for shooting. Matching numbers for an operational Luger are as important now as they were when the gun was new--it is an assurance that it will work properly. An unmatched shooting Luger is an invitation for operational problems.

I agree that many WWII Mauser Lugers can be of collection quality, in regards to either their specific marking rarity, or the preservation of their finish, or both.

Some of these models are very common, however, many tens of thousands manufactured; and can be found in a finish condition which makes them unattractive for a collection. It is these Lugers, with matching numbers, which are prime candidates for shooting.

--Dwight

11-29-2005, 04:20 AM	#22
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Mikkel, I hold a different opinion about matching-number Lugers for shooting. Matching numbers for an operational Luger are as important now as they were when the gun was new--it is an assurance that it will work properly. An unmatched shooting Luger is an invitation for operational problems. I agree that many WWII Mauser Lugers can be of collection quality, in regards to either their specific marking rarity, or the preservation of their finish, or both. Some of these models are very common, however, many tens of thousands manufactured; and can be found in a finish condition which makes them unattractive for a collection. It is these Lugers, with matching numbers, which are prime candidates for shooting. --Dwight