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re: Seeking input about historical firearms as investments
Posted by Scoob on 1/16/26 at 11:15 pm to lsuconnman
For websites, I'd suggest both Jan Still Luger Forum, and also Gunboards.com for a more generalized view of such collectables. I don't think they officially list the value (that would often be whatever can be obtained on auction- a prestigious auction, not gunbroker); but at least on gunboards, you can often find people who can give decent estimates on how much to pay for stuff.
Now, as an investment, that's a double-edged sword. Yes, you're talking about a desired, limited production piece, and values never seem to go down. But you would ultimately need a buyer to realize that investment, and depending on what you may have, it might not be as desirable as you'd hope- depending on version or model, condition, any work done on it, variant, etc.
As someone who owns a number of firearms, including older surplus, I'd say this- buy one if you want one and can, but don't expect to swing a big profit out of it. The Lugers have been in demand a long time now, and the most desired are probably already in the hands of those who would pay for one. You're almost certainly not going to find a rare bargain in grandpa's closet, and the widow or kids don't do their homework on what such would be worth now. It ain't like back in the day when you could get something for cheap, and flip it a decade later for 10x more.
Something like a Luger will definitely hold value, but might not be profitable as such. If you want to "make" money, maybe look at cheap, currently not-in-demand firearms that have some history. Those aren't being made anymore either, and you could make a buck if you play it right. I could probably flip the Star BM's for double what I paid a couple years ago. People are now paying 4-5 hundred for Mosin Nagants in good shape, when you could get them under a hundred not too long back.
Now, as an investment, that's a double-edged sword. Yes, you're talking about a desired, limited production piece, and values never seem to go down. But you would ultimately need a buyer to realize that investment, and depending on what you may have, it might not be as desirable as you'd hope- depending on version or model, condition, any work done on it, variant, etc.
As someone who owns a number of firearms, including older surplus, I'd say this- buy one if you want one and can, but don't expect to swing a big profit out of it. The Lugers have been in demand a long time now, and the most desired are probably already in the hands of those who would pay for one. You're almost certainly not going to find a rare bargain in grandpa's closet, and the widow or kids don't do their homework on what such would be worth now. It ain't like back in the day when you could get something for cheap, and flip it a decade later for 10x more.
Something like a Luger will definitely hold value, but might not be profitable as such. If you want to "make" money, maybe look at cheap, currently not-in-demand firearms that have some history. Those aren't being made anymore either, and you could make a buck if you play it right. I could probably flip the Star BM's for double what I paid a couple years ago. People are now paying 4-5 hundred for Mosin Nagants in good shape, when you could get them under a hundred not too long back.
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The people in charge over there are really really brainwashed or complete idiots. Why would they keep doing shite to antagonize the USA and the rest of the civilized world when their regime is facing its biggest challenge in its history? I guess they are wanting to get bombed and/or strung on light poles and cherry pickers by the protesters.
Really, it's a classic crisis management ploy by a desperate regime that's collapsing from all directions.
It's a Hail Mary; trying to say all the problems are being caused by an outside enemy that is attacking them. They obviously need to unite against that enemy, etc.
I can't see it working, but you knew they'd play that card at some point. I mean, you may as well try everything you can.
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Louisiana has sanctuary cities. How is Jeff going to handle that?
cities, Clyde. Not states.
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or states having Sanctuary Cities
re: Last Saints AP All-Pro at each position:
Posted by Scoob on 1/10/26 at 9:12 pm to saintsfan92612
quote:This one makes me feel old.
DT: La'Roi Glover - 2000
Yes, I was a fan long before, going into the late 70's. But I have various stars layered into timeframes, and I always thought of Glover as one of the "newer" guys. And now, I'm confronted with the fact-- that's 25 yrs ago.
re: US Directed Energy Weapons
Posted by Scoob on 1/10/26 at 8:40 pm to WMTigerFAN
Someone said the required equipment is very heavy, but I would think it could be mounted on something like a C-130, and deployed much like a gunship... but just not lethal. Granted, I don't know the range it could have, but we clearly had complete air superiority in Venezuela.
I did a little searching, and found this
I did a little searching, and found this
re: US Directed Energy Weapons
Posted by Scoob on 1/10/26 at 8:05 pm to TigerBogue
quote:I doubt we would...
Can they use them in Minneapolis next?!
but the videos I have seen years ago, it actually was touted as non-lethal crowd control.
Didn't see it, but it's a compliment to LSU's 2019 team; they're saying that team is the standard to compare by.
re: Update: Protests and mass murder continue in Iran. American intervention TBD.
Posted by Scoob on 1/10/26 at 6:07 am to riverdiver
quote:From what I've seen on Tousi, there are tons of Starlink setups in Iran. He's saying the number is 6 figures nationally, and Elon is providing it free.quote:
I believe, as a matter of international trade agreements, his technology is banned from being sold into Iran.
I saw a pic on X of multiple cellphones being held in a small group of people, with the caption thanking Elon for the Starlink. Maybe it was smuggled in if sales are banned.
I think Elon understands information and contact with the outside world is a major factor in this, and is doing his part.
quote:Uh, yeah... if they got the same level of support and money from donors, and they had the same amount of older transfer players. Indiana isn't some powerhouse in football (usually); I would say they're, at best, the same tier as those programs.
Do you think Cig has this type of wins if he was the Head Coach for Colorado, Wake Forest or Arkansas instead of Indiana?
So, they're proof it can be done.
re: Update: Protests and mass murder continue in Iran. American intervention TBD.
Posted by Scoob on 1/9/26 at 11:46 pm to Chucktown_Badger
quote:And most of Western Europe, too.
For some reason the American left has completely aligned themselves with Islam
re: What’s your prediction for how this Iran situation ends?
Posted by Scoob on 1/9/26 at 10:28 pm to Pragmatist2025
quote:Water
How many years has he been the problem? What has changed in the last week or so?
re: Update: Protests and mass murder continue in Iran. American intervention TBD.
Posted by Scoob on 1/9/26 at 10:09 pm to Mick Hogger
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If they know he's there, Israel should light that place up.
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B2s and Tomahawks should be heading to that military base as we speak. Do not let the SOB make it to safety in Russia. Send him to Allah ASAP.
You have to think that the fact his "hideout" has been publicly announced is intentional on our part... we're letting them know that we know exactly where he is.
Almost wonder if their side is thinking "hey, maybe we should just refuel, and get the frick out of here" right now.
I'm disgusted with the international media.
This is something that would have been lead story every day for the past week, when I was younger. A truly major event. And if not for Tousi, I don't think it would be covered at all.
That guy, by the way, now has 1.3m subscribers
This is something that would have been lead story every day for the past week, when I was younger. A truly major event. And if not for Tousi, I don't think it would be covered at all.
That guy, by the way, now has 1.3m subscribers
quote:We should be too, and the rest of the free world also. Iran under the Ayatollahs has been a rogue terrorist nation attacking the West at every opportunity.
And the Israelis and Saudis right in the middle of it stirring the pot
Even if it fell into a fractured and divided mess, that would still be better than what it currently is.
re: Chambliss Waiver…. DENIED
Posted by Scoob on 1/9/26 at 6:20 pm to NOSTRODAMUS
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He seems very coachable, and is already playing at a high level. That final play (which wasn't a desperation heave) hit the WR in his hands.
No… it did not.
So what's this picture?
quote:That's sounds like teams putting up smokescreens :lol:
NFL scouts and analysts are predicting Day 3/late round/undrafted free agent in mock drafts. They have said he is inexperienced, only started QB in 2024 and is a college system QB, not NFL prototype QB.
I mean, if the guy is that raw and inexperienced and still took his team to the CFB semifinals (and had a shot to win it), you absolutely take him. Ole Miss didn't win with their defense.
He seems very coachable, and is already playing at a high level. That final play (which wasn't a desperation heave) hit the WR in his hands. That would have been a game-winning drive in 18 seconds :scared:
This was building up last week. I thought it was going to be the big international story, then we snatched Maduro. But it was happening for several days before we did that.
It's an absolute joke that it hasn't been covered until now. Iran falling would be one of the most significant events of the past 25 years, and our media is ignoring it
It's an absolute joke that it hasn't been covered until now. Iran falling would be one of the most significant events of the past 25 years, and our media is ignoring it
re: Miami 31 @ Ole Miss 27 Final
Posted by Scoob on 1/8/26 at 10:30 pm to OleVaught14
Hit him in the hands
Ok Miami was always calling timeout...
I saw that defensive formation and said wtf
I saw that defensive formation and said wtf
re: Miami 31 @ Ole Miss 27 Final
Posted by Scoob on 1/8/26 at 10:27 pm to SoonerKA1999
One play
re: Miami 31 @ Ole Miss 27 Final
Posted by Scoob on 1/8/26 at 10:22 pm to moock blackjack
Oh shite
On the 2, with a timeout left. Miami in great shape to run
On the 2, with a timeout left. Miami in great shape to run
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