Maj 2
"Value" is a strange term. Oft misused. Not being a collector of anything, to me they are all "shooters." It never ceases to amaze, the "Value" ascribed to some items that are nothing more than just another "old gun."
There was a time 98K Mausers, Waffen marked, were the lofty sum of 45 Bucks. While I was stationed in Germany, a load of Waffen marked P35s became available in the rod and Gun Clubs. $75 Bucks. While the finish was not pristine, the mechanicals were as "unfired" in most cases. We found out we couldn't ship them back because of a Lanyard Ring as part of the frame. I sold mine for 90 Buck and was sorry to see it go. Oh Boo Hiss.
It is also a shame to see the number of the unwashed masses that don't understand the damage when they innocently have true antiques "refinished."
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