Fiero
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I was in a local gun shop today and saw something I have never seen. I don't presume that just because I have never seen it, that it is rare or something.
It was an unfired Mauser Luger in pristine condition. The gunshop owner estimates that it was made sometime in the 70's, and called it a "reproduction", which made me grin. I know that old Lugers had no grip safety, but does the existence of one then qualify it for "reproduction" status, as opposed to being "genuine"? The fit and finish were superb, except for the grips. Oh, the grips were new, but seemed to just have rough checkering(burrs and slivers) with no varnish. It was as though the grips were strictly for service, not beauty. As if up to the owner to finish them, if desired.
I've always admired Lugers, but all you see are old WW 1 & 2 vintage stuff in questionable firing condition, strictly for sentimental collections at high prices.
I was wondering just how rare a NIB Luger is. I mean does Mauser still make them, but are simply not typically carried by gun shops? Is it because only the old historical ones previously owned byNazi's have any popularity?
I was wondering if you Luger buffs think $850 is a bad price for what I saw.
Appreciate any knowledgeable replies.
-Fiero-
It was an unfired Mauser Luger in pristine condition. The gunshop owner estimates that it was made sometime in the 70's, and called it a "reproduction", which made me grin. I know that old Lugers had no grip safety, but does the existence of one then qualify it for "reproduction" status, as opposed to being "genuine"? The fit and finish were superb, except for the grips. Oh, the grips were new, but seemed to just have rough checkering(burrs and slivers) with no varnish. It was as though the grips were strictly for service, not beauty. As if up to the owner to finish them, if desired.
I've always admired Lugers, but all you see are old WW 1 & 2 vintage stuff in questionable firing condition, strictly for sentimental collections at high prices.
I was wondering just how rare a NIB Luger is. I mean does Mauser still make them, but are simply not typically carried by gun shops? Is it because only the old historical ones previously owned byNazi's have any popularity?
I was wondering if you Luger buffs think $850 is a bad price for what I saw.
Appreciate any knowledgeable replies.
-Fiero-