I've been saving my allowance for 2 years and have $3000 dollars now. So if you have any other suggestions under that price then let me know that too.
2007-09-24 12:34:53 · 6 answers · asked by Michael W 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
Both are excellent investments, and, as long as they are maintained in the condition they are purchased in, are not going to lose any value.
The Luger may be the better bet, in your price range, as you have enough funds to buy more than one good condition pistol.
The First series Colt SAA's in original condition are somewhat beyond this price range, though. I own one that has been refinished after a chance to .38 Spl., which put's it in the 10-20% range, and it is still worth $1000+.
My original 1940 Luger is all original w/ matching #'s, and it is in this same price range.
Both are heirlooms, and I wouldn't consider parting with either one, for any multiple of their 'Blue Book' appraisal.
2007-09-24 12:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by Grizzly II 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Lugers were built so that each part has a portion of the serial number on it. Finding a Luger that has all matching parts, and in good shape does cost a bit of money. However, if a part became broken from firing the Luger, now the gun value will go down. The part I have in mind that can and does break is the extractor.
A Colt SAA would be great in perfect conditions but will almost certainly cost more than the Luger. I would not fire either if I was into the purchase for an investment If you will be shooting these guns, I'd opt for a new Colt or one or 2 "decent" Lugers. Lugers wont require any tools to disassemble but a Colt will.
I would have a real tough time deciding myself on what way to go.
2007-09-24 19:34:59 · answer #2 · answered by Ret. Sgt. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are excellent investments.
Take a quarter.
Heads is Colt...
...Tails is Luger...
You know what to do.
For the money you are planning to spend, Make sure you know the exact model and designation of whichever you choose to buy, and note that all serial numbers are matching.
Check out model-specific detailed info on the net and educate yourself as to which models are most desirable, and of how to spot fakes/altered specimins. Only buy from a reputable source!
When you narrow your search to a specific model, bbl. length, caliber, etc., then you need to research current price trends on that specific model, to make sure you are getting a fair deal. Colt's are somewhat confusing, as they were in production until recently. Of course a new Colt is still an excellent investment, but you want to make sure that 100-year-old Colt is not a 1994 model in "disguise"...Many dishonest persons have been known to distress the finishes and obscure the markings of newer guns to pass them off as antiques. Sad but true. Only a couple of Lugers have been manufactured since the end of WWII, (the Mauser and Erma models), so fakery is not as prevelant with these.
You're a wise young man to have already narrowed your options down to one of these two supremely desirable pistols.
You really cannot go wrong with either.
2007-09-25 06:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd opt for the Colt. Too many "parts" built Luger's out there.
2007-09-24 15:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The Colt.
2007-09-25 05:50:25 · answer #5 · answered by Steel Rain 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
colt saa. i love mine have them in 45 l/c 44/40 and 44 spc.
2007-09-24 13:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by Orion2506 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋