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Posted: 12/13/2021 3:01:18 PM EDT
On my bucket list for the past 55 years has been a Luger in decent shape and safe to shoot.
Caliber is less important than than price and function. Any clues on what I should expect to pay or where I might fine one. I'd love to have a matching gun in perfect condition but I don't have kidneys anyone would buy. (kidneys are almost fubar.) I know I am asking a lot and probably unobtanium! |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 3:18:51 PM EDT
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I want one too. I would think $1100 to $1400 avg or with matching # magazine one millllllion dollars.
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Posted: 12/13/2021 4:43:31 PM EDT
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I seen one, Nazi marked iirc, at Standard Issue Armory in southern Indiana.
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Posted: 12/13/2021 6:03:34 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bgenlvtex]
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If you're going to buy one, buy it from someone who knows what they are selling you OR somebody who thinks guns are icky and just wants to get rid of it.
I would guess that WWI and pre war (WWII)commercials will be a better buy than WWII guns and likely better guns. 30 Luger probably cheaper to acquire than 9mm. I have a passing interest , they are beautifully built guns but am not willing to invest the time ,effort and money to know what I'm buying. Don't buy a story without provenance. ETA; for a shooter the Russian reworks are probably te best bet |
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Posted: 12/13/2021 6:55:31 PM EDT
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You might keep an eye out at auctions. A few years ago I got a decent double date 1917 Erfurt for about $850 after all the fees and shipping. The magazine was not matching but the rest of the gun is.
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IA, USA
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Posted: 12/14/2021 11:46:28 AM EDT
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Been on that quest myself for a few years now. The best bet I've seen so far seems to be the CAI Russian captures. Local shop has one, has had it for eons, but can't seem to decide if he wants to sell or not.
Luger world is a scary place. |
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Posted: 12/16/2021 3:03:13 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Hans_Landa]
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you can check places like simpson LTD, Cabelas online, and here on the EE. I would say look for a Russian capture or VoPo Luger. It'll be 9mm and should cost around $800-$1200
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Posted: 12/16/2021 3:05:16 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bgenlvtex: If you're going to buy one, buy it from someone who knows what they are selling you OR somebody who thinks guns are icky and just wants to get rid of it. I would guess that WWI and pre war (WWII)commercials will be a better buy than WWII guns and likely better guns. 30 Luger probably cheaper to acquire than 9mm. I have a passing interest , they are beautifully built guns but am not willing to invest the time ,effort and money to know what I'm buying. Don't buy a story without provenance. ETA; for a shooter the Russian reworks are probably te best bet It's not. In fact it's a lot more expensive right now. About $1.32 a round. Stick with finding a 9mm |
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Posted: 12/16/2021 7:05:51 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hans_Landa: It's not. In fact it's a lot more expensive right now. About $1.32 a round. Stick with finding a 9mm Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hans_Landa: Originally Posted By bgenlvtex: If you're going to buy one, buy it from someone who knows what they are selling you OR somebody who thinks guns are icky and just wants to get rid of it. I would guess that WWI and pre war (WWII)commercials will be a better buy than WWII guns and likely better guns. 30 Luger probably cheaper to acquire than 9mm. I have a passing interest , they are beautifully built guns but am not willing to invest the time ,effort and money to know what I'm buying. Don't buy a story without provenance. ETA; for a shooter the Russian reworks are probably te best bet It's not. In fact it's a lot more expensive right now. About $1.32 a round. Stick with finding a 9mm I'm referring to the gun itself since the OP says he doesnt care what caliber it is. |
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Posted: 12/16/2021 11:46:54 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Hans_Landa]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By bgenlvtex: I'm referring to the gun itself since the OP says he doesnt care what caliber it is. That's true. Just a quick search on Simpson Ltd, as of now the cheapest 9mm Luger is $1895. The cheapest. 30 Luger is going for around $1400 |
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Posted: 12/16/2021 1:28:06 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bgenlvtex]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hans_Landa: That's true. Just a quick search on Simpson Ltd, as of now the cheapest 9mm Luger is $1895. The cheapest. 30 Luger is going for around $1400 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Hans_Landa: Originally Posted By bgenlvtex: I'm referring to the gun itself since the OP says he doesnt care what caliber it is. That's true. Just a quick search on Simpson Ltd, as of now the cheapest 9mm Luger is $1895. The cheapest. 30 Luger is going for around $1400 For a nice collectible gun that can be shot I would be looking at commercial models, and would budget I the $1500-$2k range. I think I would expect to pay the same for a much less nice (collectible)9mm Example |
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NJ, USA
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Posted: 2/4/2022 11:35:31 AM EDT
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If at all possible buy a BYF41 or 42 if you want a shooter. They had all the improvements and the best steel.
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WA, USA
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Posted: 11/13/2022 8:25:58 AM EDT
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I was on that same quest for years and was looking for commercial 1920s/early 1930s P08, but they’re going for way more than I’m will to pay, so I ended up with a nice 1974 Interarms Mauser “American Eagle” P08 in 9mm. Granted that it’s not 100% accurate to post WW1 commercial P08, but it scratches the itch.
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Posted: 11/13/2022 9:10:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/13/2022 9:19:31 AM EDT
[Last Edit: axl]
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The terms "affordable and shootable" aren't applicable to a Luger. If its affordable then its most likely not shootable. They are old guns. Good luck. They are out there but hard to find. As suggested, spend the $ and get a god one from a reputable source.
Proxibid - Search was P08 , auctions ending earliest |
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