"All matching" doesn't mean "all original"

[John D.]

OK, here is the other side of the coin..? I brought in a Mauser Banner police the other day in excellent condition. A vet's grandson brought it in for his grandmother, as she didn't want it in the house any longer, along with some other bring-back items. The banner was in stunning all original condition (along with the police holster) and everything matched EXCEPT the hold open, which was ONE diget off (26 instead of 27)..

So, what's more important - original or matched?

We collectors are a fickle bunch

Best to all..!!!!

John D.

[Norme]

Originally Posted by A.Mifsin

But if one finds an original matching part for his Luger, the part is original, so, all matching and original.
Alf.

Alf raises an interesting philosophical point similar to the age-old question "If a tree falls in the forest and no one is present to hear it, does it make a sound?". Similarly, if a Luger has had a part replaced and no one can tell, is it original and matching? Regards, Norm

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by John D.

So, what's more important - original or matched?

Is there really such a thing as "original"??? Armorers; factory refurbs; field expedient repairs; routine replacement of wearing components...

Not talking about Chinese/Numrich [same thing] parts...but "original" DWM/Simson/Mauser/Krieghoff/Erfurt parts...

If the part is original...isn't the pistol "original"???