Poll : Dealers - 2nd. Purchase
 

Poll : Dealers - 2nd. Purchase

Any new luger collector can buy the 1st. time from a dealer.

It might be useful to let beginning luger collectors know which dealers Luger Forum members would consider buying a luger from, AGAIN.

Please base your Poll replies on PERSONAL buying experiences you have had with a Dealer and not what you have merely heard and read from others about Dealers.

I have selected "dealers" that either have prominent gun show presences or web sites or both. I uderstand there is also a fine line between a true dealer and a private collector that sells lots of guns.

I have also listed web site links, were applicable, so folks can visit their web sites .

Participation in the Poll is strictly voluntary and you can vote without identifying yourself in the discussion-portion of the Poll...if you want your identity kept private.

I have listed only 20 choices (limit of setting up a Poll). You can choose more than one selection, as well.

I assume Ed Tinker will add other names as an Administrator can open up the Poll to more than 20 choices.

There are other USA luger dealers and over-seas ones as well. Let Ed Tinker know which others should be added.

Members...

Any names of dealers/sellers worth adding ???

How about Peter Dunster in Canada? I would buy from him a second time in a heartbeat. Come to think of it, I already have!

I second the motion to add Peter Dunster.
Tom

A big Amen re: Peter Dunster. Have bought about 5 from him, including some that were significant outlays. Every transaction was smooth and the guns better than advertised.

Tom A

Does Peter Dunster have a web site? How do you contact him?

Richard, I would highly recommend Peter. I have been doing business with him for five years and haven't been disappointed yet!! Here is his contact information:

Peter Dunster
283 Senneville Road
Senneville, Quebec
Canada H9X 3X5
514-457-5583
pjdunster@hotmail.com

Thanks Frank. This is why Lugerforum is so useful. I have a lot of gun collecting buddies near me, but none collect lugers. Being in Texas most of my friends collect Colts and Winchesters.

Thanks all for the Peter Dunster reccomendation.I have seen his adds on G/A and wondered;
When imported from Canada to USA are the guns stamped for import?
Excellent poll Pete,especially like the 2nd purchase part.
thanks,

Dave,

I understand this Montana outfit is used for the USA importations. You might try calling the shop, directly, and getting the details of their stampings.

Leroy's Big Valley Gun Works
200 1ST Ave N
Glasgow, MT 59230-1832View Map
(406) 228-4867

A few fellows in the Swiss section have just recently brought in Swiss lugers from a group-buy out of Switzerland. I have asked both fellows to post photos, if they agree to, of their importation stampings.

Yes, the Canadian imports have to be importer stamped. I have seen Leroy's stamp, and it is very tiny and discreet. Unfortunately, a stamp is still a stamp.

Pete,
I took the time to go to every web site on that list and look at every gun in which I might have interest, except Lugers because I don't know enough about them.
With the possible exception of one Mauser pocket pistol, I found no guns I would consider buying at the price offered.
I'd be interested to know if the Luger experts on this list get the same result looking at the Lugers offered: i.e., overpriced.

Pete and Membership?
 

Pete,

Have you or anyone dealt with Gunrunner"s Auction?

Thanks,
Mike:D

Sorry...Mike...but I have not...

Some mention of them on Jan's Gun Boards, though...you might "search" there and email those folks that have.

Walter,

Here is the posting you have asked about. I have made this note so it will come up to the "top" of the discussion listings for you...

I've purchased a Luger from Peter Dunster and highly recommend his services. You get a gun exactly as described by him on GunsAmerica.

ERIC, I just discoved your list of dealers. This is by fay the handiest list Ive ever come accross. What other valuable list are tucked away in your archives, Worth the price of admission.

Hi Eric,

This "list" is not just a listing of Luger dealers out there...

The more important aspect of the List is asking the Members (who chose to vote) if they would buy from that dealer again.

One needs to contemplate why some prominent names on the List do not get more votes...

'We must police our own, or we become accomplances ourselves'.

One needs to contemplate why some prominent names on the List do not get more votes...

New member, Tom...

Here is the posting I was mentioning in my email to you...

New member followed web link to this forum because of this poll.

I have not bought any Lugers. Acquired some C96s. Some of those Luger dealers carry those.

I vote for Simpson & FGS.

Welcome, Alvin...glad to see you at both discussion boards...

Once you "zero in" on an area of Lugers that interest you and tempts you with your first purchase, you should ask many questions and even post photos of a gun you may be considering...

Many of the experts on both forums will offer a beginner a hand and hopefully keep your first buying experience a good one.

Between the two dealers you mentioned...I have had great success with both. FGS may be, especially more recently, better on asking prices...

Ron,

Here is the Poll I mentioned in my emails...

It is interesting to copy, then sort what info is here, as of 9-18-07;

Bill Christensen, CA USA 0 0%
Wimer Collectible Firearms (George Wimer), OR USA 0 0%
Fred Fiet, IL USA 2 1.14%
Krausewerk Collectibles (Mike Krause), CA USA 2 1.14%
I choose not to participate in the Poll. 2 1.14%
Mid West Firearms (Ken Kontos/Jack Sweeney) MN USA 3 1.71%
Phoenix Investment Arms (Tom Etowski), NC USA 3 1.71%
DFW Firearms, TX USA 4 2.29%
Walley Morishige, NV USA 5 2.86%
G&G Relics, Gil Hoffman, MI USA 5 2.86%
I do not buy from Dealers, ever. 8 4.57%
Adams Guns (Bob Adams), NM USA 9 5.14%
Down East Anitiques (Joe Salter), NH USA 9 5.14%
Relics Of The Reichs (Mike Morris), TX USA 9 5.14%
Check-Point Charlies, WI USA 13 7.43%
World Of Lugers (Ralph Shattuck), AZ USA 14 8.00%
Other dealers, not listed. 17 9.71%
Collector Firearms (Rany Bessler), NV USA 20 11.43%
Simpsons LTD (Bob & Brad Simpson), IL USA 24 13.71%
FGS, Inc. (Doug Smith/Ken Clark), OH USA 26 14.86%

Chris,

Here is the Poll I mentioned you should over...

So - what were the results of the poll? How were they ranked?
Bob

by folks / members voting above...

Has this survey been update due to changes as of late? Five Year Ago. Such outdated intelligence does more harm then good!The real problem is posting them at all! Five years so much changed. What happened years ago IS NOT REVELANT TODAY!!!

You are missing a good one...
 

Hey, You left off a good dealer: Scotty Benedict: Pre98 Vintage Military and Collectibles

Good guy, he ought to be in the poll too...

Richard

Your Right. I don't know when this compulation was made Scotts one of the 'Good Guys'. I dont think Scott was around years ago when the survey was done years ago!!Ralph is listed and He's DEAD!!Why is this information of any use today! Thats irrevelant and possible slanderous. How about working together and give praise to those of which we can be proud. Wipe out the negativity that has a way sometimes kreeping in!I have to praise our common hero and friend. Ed many a role while writing and policing. If we have a gripe drop a line to Ed. In 8 years He has alwys beenhelpful and vidulant. Reliz that wordsare akin to bullets and once released can never be recalled or eraced. Please we have a duty for those who follow to be there and provide answer we ask! Finally to Jan and His Saint wife for making all this happy. Yes sometime we can take the for granted until until next time you might find your self in a hospital and your wife brings you one of Jans masterpieces. Lets get back to fun and leave or pasts behind~!

cirelaw
Patron
2012 LugerForum
Patron


Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: PORT ST LUCIE FLORDA, KNOW FOR 3 HURRICACES IN 60 DAYS
Posts: 1,846
Thanks: 11
Thanked 111 Times in 86 Posts

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

History is Timeless!


Edmund Burke (1729-1797) "Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it."
George Santayana (1863-1952) "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

Your own words. One must be careful in discarding any information as its importance might not be readily evident. This should be obvious to any attorney. Those that I'm related to, including the Chief Judge of the US Navy and the Chief Judge of the Department of Defense Court of Appeals seem to save everything.

Shouldn't we update the voting list to reflect the current state of the market and keep the previous one to show where we've come from?

Best of both worlds...

Words beit written or vocal are as deadly and powerful as any projectile. Once lauched thru anger or mistake can never be recalled or explained! It took one finger on one handgun seal the fate of millions a world war. Forty year later a pull of a handle was again hellish devastation. We underestimate the control we are gifted. We must start when we are first impressionable. Again those actions can shape the minds of those of who we might depend. What they may remember not a red toy truck but tha word, action or hug. I spend a great deal of time in hospitals and because of their support and my wife I'm able at last to sit at my desk. I hope a fruitfull surrounding be you my friends also. REMEMBER Our cards have all be dealt. Our life will depend upon how we use these cards daily. Use them wisely, Beleive me there is no card counting in life! Tks Eric, JD