Shooter or collectable????

RAZOR · 12-27-2002, 09:48 PM

How can I tell if I have a shooter or a collectable? I have no clue about wear % or strawing. THANKS!!

AGE · 12-28-2002, 12:26 AM

Razor,

If the gun has any numbered parts that don't match or if it has been reblued or refinished it is a shooter, hard core collectors won't want it. Also, if the condition is poor (rust, worn bluing, damage, etc.) it isn't even of much collector interest.

Finally, any faked details such as proofs, numbers, etc. degrade a Luger's collector value significantly.

Owners who are shooters, however (me included), want an accurate gun with a good trigger pull and barrel condition, reliability and appearance are important and tasteful alterations are perfectly acceptable.

Edward Tinker · 12-28-2002, 01:00 AM

Agreed AGE,

Also Razor, take a look at the left (provided you came into www.lugerforum.com ) and there is a FAQ that has great information on this very subject.

it is right here: http://www.lugerforum.com/FAQ.html

RAZOR · 12-28-2002, 06:12 PM

Thanks for the info. It is very helpfull. [img]smile.gif[/img]

12-27-2002, 09:48 PM	#1
RAZOR New User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Shooter or collectable???? How can I tell if I have a shooter or a collectable? I have no clue about wear % or strawing. THANKS!!

12-28-2002, 12:26 AM	#2
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Razor, If the gun has any numbered parts that don't match or if it has been reblued or refinished it is a shooter, hard core collectors won't want it. Also, if the condition is poor (rust, worn bluing, damage, etc.) it isn't even of much collector interest. Finally, any faked details such as proofs, numbers, etc. degrade a Luger's collector value significantly. Owners who are shooters, however (me included), want an accurate gun with a good trigger pull and barrel condition, reliability and appearance are important and tasteful alterations are perfectly acceptable. __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

12-28-2002, 01:00 AM	#3
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	Agreed AGE, Also Razor, take a look at the left (provided you came into www.lugerforum.com ) and there is a FAQ that has great information on this very subject. it is right here: http://www.lugerforum.com/FAQ.html __________________ 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

12-28-2002, 06:12 PM	#4
RAZOR New User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the info. It is very helpfull. [img]smile.gif[/img]