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A Man of Wealth and Taste
Join Date: Dec 2002
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BTw There are NO REPRODUCTION C96s. There were Chinese and Afgan copies of the gun being handmade during the period of manufacture, but these are usually crude affairs, and would have collectabilty unto themselves.
A great many C96s were imported into the US in the late 1980s and early 90s...MOST of them were in POOR CONDITION and had been REFINISHED. These guns would be considered to be shooters only and have a low value....under $500.
Also rare variations can be faked. The absolute BEST restorer of C96s and Lugers is a gentleman by the name of Gale Morgan who lives I believe in the San Jose area. I met him nearly 30 years ago, and believe me he can make any variation of rare Luger you want and an expert would be hard pressed to tell the difference.
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