Commercial HK Luger
 

http://www.rockislandauction.com/new...mber=GGG250-31

Regards,

Pete...

I acquired SN P-1135 at the SOS show from Bob Simpson. It is in similar pristine condition. He showed me no mercy...

Tom A

If you buy this one Tom, then you would have to spend the next couple of years looking for P-1136! Imagine how the value would rise if you owned THREE sequential serial number commercial Krieghoffs! :D

John,

Since I sent off the $$$ to acquire SN 170 as depicted in Gibson, I am a mite tapped out at present. But, yes, the thought of a consecutive pair has crossed my mind....

Tom A.

Hi Pete!!!

Thanks for that link! Also - my pricing would be a bit "under" the top expected price. For "top dollar" (+$6500) I'd want to see it in person, as most of the HKs in that run group (Commercial) showed a bit more wear then that example. So, it should have some trace roots as to how it was brought back, accounting for the condition - or meet a very, very close inspection criteria. Further - before I bought at any price - I want to understand the flattening of the grip diamonds compared against the "condition".

For example - in my collection, I have an Early "S" - very early - in better condition, but the "fat grips" (my term) diamonds are flat as well (and they are wood - NOT later style course checkered Brown) - but I know why, and it's at 99%+ , and can authenticate based on some specific "tell tales" (again, that's my term).. I'll try to post a review of it soon for you and others who may be interested.

Anyway - I'll leave any names out - but just because it appears in a book with a color photo - doesn't "authenicate" it. At least - not in my view....