Questions about my 1917 DWM Artillery

miner · 10-22-2002, 03:28 PM

Well folks, the verdict is in...

I received the evaluation/appraisal from Robert Simpson (Simpson Ltd) today on my artillery luger, which has been the focus of debate in this thread.

Mr. Simpsons appraisal was, and I quote...

"In my opinion, the Artillery Luger dated 1917 manufactured by DWM with the serial number of 1240a is original as to factory finish, original parts, etc. Other than normal wear and age it is in the same condition as it left the factory. The exceptions to this are the lack of original matching numbered magazine and the partial obliteration of the 4 proof marks on the right receiver. You asked me to speculate about the reason for the obliteration of the proof marks. My answer is: I don’t know! I’m sorry, but I do not like to speculate."

This evaluation matches the seller's description and the appraised value was slighter more than what I paid. As much as I would have liked to have determined the story behind the peened proof area, I am now satisfied that what I purhased was described accurately and priced fairly.

I realize that this new information will not likely put to rest everyone's doubts and speculations, but I promised to follow up with the appraisal results...and now I have.

Thanks again everyone for all your input and advice.
~miner

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10-22-2002, 03:28 PM	#1
miner User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KY Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well folks, the verdict is in... I received the evaluation/appraisal from Robert Simpson (Simpson Ltd) today on my artillery luger, which has been the focus of debate in this thread. Mr. Simpsons appraisal was, and I quote... "In my opinion, the Artillery Luger dated 1917 manufactured by DWM with the serial number of 1240a is original as to factory finish, original parts, etc. Other than normal wear and age it is in the same condition as it left the factory. The exceptions to this are the lack of original matching numbered magazine and the partial obliteration of the 4 proof marks on the right receiver. You asked me to speculate about the reason for the obliteration of the proof marks. My answer is: I don’t know! I’m sorry, but I do not like to speculate." This evaluation matches the seller's description and the appraised value was slighter more than what I paid. As much as I would have liked to have determined the story behind the peened proof area, I am now satisfied that what I purhased was described accurately and priced fairly. I realize that this new information will not likely put to rest everyone's doubts and speculations, but I promised to follow up with the appraisal results...and now I have. Thanks again everyone for all your input and advice. ~miner