Time to get serious...

Norme · 06-24-2013, 04:13 PM

Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm

Zorba · 06-24-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm

Said in the Duke's best drawl: "Whadaya mean, you can't shimmy?"

ithacaartist · 06-25-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm

Someone once told me that John Wayne said, "When you wear high heels, you gotta be tough!"

sheepherder · 06-25-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Someone once told me that John Wayne said, "When you wear high heels, you gotta be tough!"

I have an old movie starring Peter Sellers & Ringo Star called "The Magic Christian" which has many cameos in it and one is a singer in the cruise ship lounge which is hilarious...

ithacaartist · 06-25-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

I have an old movie starring Peter Sellers & Ringo Star called "The Magic Christian" which has many cameos in it and one is a singer in the cruise ship lounge which is hilarious...

Rich, we may be miles from the topic, but I couldn't resist saying I've wanted to catch that flick ever since I heard about it in the late 60s/early 70s. Always was a fan of Peter Sellers and Beatle-related movies. I'll try Netflix, now that I'm reminded of it again...

Zorba · 06-25-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Someone once told me that John Wayne said, "When you wear high heels, you gotta be tough!"

I can hear his drawl...

But even I don't (at least hitherto) wear heels - although Lebanese style dancing stereotypically requires them. I can't imagine a faster way for me to break an ankle then trying to totter about onstage in stilettos.

But more to the original point, although I haven't yet ruled out the subject pistol, I'm eyeballing yet another - if the seller answers my questions the way I hope, I'll snag that one instead. The original is still a possibility, but is now more of a backup - if that.

ithacaartist · 06-26-2013, 07:31 AM

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I can't imagine a faster way for me to break an ankle then trying to totter about onstage in stilettos.

Ah, we'd let you do it in cowboy boots--which, of course, offer more stability!

Any pics or info about the latest prospect?

Zorba · 06-26-2013, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Ah, we'd let you do it in cowboy boots--which, of course, offer more stability!

Any pics or info about the latest prospect?

Yes, bought this one:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=349093369

Now everyone can tell me how I paid too much for it...

sheepherder · 06-26-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by zormpas

Now everyone can tell me how I paid too much for it...

Shipping charge was very reasonable.

Zorba · 06-26-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

Shipping charge was very reasonable.

Yep - I thought so too!

Edward Tinker · 06-26-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zormpas

Yes, bought this one:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=349093369

Now everyone can tell me how I paid too much for it...

you over paid

OK, we got that over with

I think the price might be high, but thats only because its not what I collect. If you get, are happy, then what the heck, you can never go wrong with a luger

Edward Tinker · 06-26-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm

Norm, sorry, have to disagree with you

I think John Wayne would laugh to see you dancing

Zorba · 06-27-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Norm, sorry, have to disagree with you

I think John Wayne would laugh to see you dancing

I think John Wayne would tell you to do "whatever the Hell you wanna do.".

rhuff · 06-27-2013, 04:11 PM

A "first Luger" is a wonderful thing. Whether you overpaid or not really doesn't matter at this point in time. It is a done deal. You will learn from it(breakdown, cleaning, lubing, springs), and perhaps be very frustrated if it is not 100% reliable, but you will still be very proud of it, and it will make you smile. In a very short timeframe, you will forget about the price that you paid, and just get on with the fun of owning one....my $.02

Zorba · 06-27-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rhuff

A "first Luger" is a wonderful thing. Whether you overpaid or not really doesn't matter at this point in time. It is a done deal. You will learn from it(breakdown, cleaning, lubing, springs), and perhaps be very frustrated if it is not 100% reliable, but you will still be very proud of it, and it will make you smile. In a very short timeframe, you will forget about the price that you paid, and just get on with the fun of owning one....my $.02

That is correct. It is reported to be 100% reliable and functional - I hope so and we'll see - the previous owner supposedly wanted more of an "every day" mixed parts example. I'm not planning on shooting it very much, just "a little once in a while".

In other news, when I went to my local FFL, they had a C96 in the case - so I got to handle that. Looked decent overall - reblued over some pitting on one side. Cool gun, but I'm just not jonesing for one. $1200.

Zorba · 07-06-2013, 04:38 PM

The gun has arrived at my LGS - went down today for an inspection. Bore looks brand new to my inexperienced eye. The only real fault I could find was a tinsy crack on the RH grip at the top - I think a bit of carefully applied CA glue will fix that invisibly. The GSG (Gun Shop Guys) all thought it was a nice piece. It took both me and the counter guy a couple of minutes to figure out that the safety needs to be off before the toggle will retract!

Now there's just the waiting period, and it'll be all mine!

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06-24-2013, 04:13 PM	#1
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve! Best regards, Norm

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,316 Thanks: 2,767 Thanked 1,000 Times in 735 Posts	A "first Luger" is a wonderful thing. Whether you overpaid or not really doesn't matter at this point in time. It is a done deal. You will learn from it(breakdown, cleaning, lubing, springs), and perhaps be very frustrated if it is not 100% reliable, but you will still be very proud of it, and it will make you smile. In a very short timeframe, you will forget about the price that you paid, and just get on with the fun of owning one....my $.02

07-06-2013, 04:38 PM	#16
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 778 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	The gun has arrived at my LGS - went down today for an inspection. Bore looks brand new to my inexperienced eye. The only real fault I could find was a tinsy crack on the RH grip at the top - I think a bit of carefully applied CA glue will fix that invisibly. The GSG (Gun Shop Guys) all thought it was a nice piece. It took both me and the counter guy a couple of minutes to figure out that the safety needs to be off before the toggle will retract! Now there's just the waiting period, and it'll be all mine!