Houston Gun Show

Walt NW · 05-29-2006, 06:06 PM

Lots of very nice Lugers at very high prices. Unfortunately, couldn't find a bargin in the crowd, in fact, most of the older weapons of all kinds were on the high side. Standard Nambu model 14's from $350 to $600. Enfield P-14's around $300-$450 and a 1898 Krag at $995! Almost bit into at 1943 dual tone P-38 at $750, but talked myself out of it. Few C-96 Mausers all at a grand or better. Think I'm about to be priced out of my favorite hobby. Beginning to remind me of the run on collectible stamps by investors about 20 years back. Probably a good idea. If I would have put the money I threw into better guns over the years instead of the stock market, I'd be way ahead.

Edward Tinker · 05-29-2006, 06:29 PM

Walt, the Nambu's sound like what i have seen them the last year or so ($350-$650), all depending on condition...

Ed

Hugh · 05-29-2006, 08:56 PM

I didn't find any Lugers either, but did pick up a nice first generation Colt SAA Christy Conversion. Christy Gun Works in California did first class Colt conversions back in the 50's & 60's. This one is a 357 Mag with ramp front sight, adjustable Micro rear sight, frame mounted rebounding firing pin, rebated cylinder to enclose the cartridge rims, and extended cylinder pin that doesn't fall out when you pull it forward to remove the cylinder. Very smooth action.

05-29-2006, 06:06 PM	#1
Walt NW User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Caney, Texas Posts: 90 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Houston Gun Show Lots of very nice Lugers at very high prices. Unfortunately, couldn't find a bargin in the crowd, in fact, most of the older weapons of all kinds were on the high side. Standard Nambu model 14's from $350 to $600. Enfield P-14's around $300-$450 and a 1898 Krag at $995! Almost bit into at 1943 dual tone P-38 at $750, but talked myself out of it. Few C-96 Mausers all at a grand or better. Think I'm about to be priced out of my favorite hobby. Beginning to remind me of the run on collectible stamps by investors about 20 years back. Probably a good idea. If I would have put the money I threw into better guns over the years instead of the stock market, I'd be way ahead.

05-29-2006, 06:29 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	Walt, the Nambu's sound like what i have seen them the last year or so ($350-$650), all depending on condition... 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

05-29-2006, 08:56 PM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I didn't find any Lugers either, but did pick up a nice first generation Colt SAA Christy Conversion. Christy Gun Works in California did first class Colt conversions back in the 50's & 60's. This one is a 357 Mag with ramp front sight, adjustable Micro rear sight, frame mounted rebounding firing pin, rebated cylinder to enclose the cartridge rims, and extended cylinder pin that doesn't fall out when you pull it forward to remove the cylinder. Very smooth action. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*