Take down tools
 

I was wondering if anyone out there primarily collect takedown tools. It seems there is no recognized authority that I am aware is the king of takedowns. After I bought my 1937 Krieghoff from Ralph last year I had a hardtime finding a legit takedown. I got a taste for them and now need one for my 1908 navy. It appears we are surrounded by more and more fakes and no real guide on the subjest. I thank for the assistence of a fellow member and friend. Is there a detailed book on the subject? Which ones are the hardest to find? Which are the most faked? Was a specific one made for my 1906 Frenchy or 1900 US Test piece? Where do I start and who is our in house expert? I appreciate the help of those out there! TKS Eric aka cirelaw! PS Did they ever make one in Chrome?

Eric
Good write up on tools in Hallock and Van de Kants new book. Bill

Mr. Dave Lindsay has probably accumulated more information on loading tools than anyone else. I believe he authored the section on tools in van de Kant's book.

As to an authority on the subject, I would turn to Klaus Merzbach in Germany. I know that he and Dave have collaborated quite a bit.

Great Ill defininitly pick it up!!!Tks You both!!

I know some experts have been working on a booklet, just on tools....


Ed

What is amazing is that is design was hot changed in over a 100 years!

I have a bunch of them, and they are all original. I will be selling some of them eventually maybe I can help you out with the correct one?

Command 450,
I am always interested in loading tools from 1900-1946. Dave L.
lindsay125@saintmarieswireless.com

Eric,
You have a copy of Don Hallock & Joop's book see appendix A for the tools of 1930-1946. Send me an Email and I would send you a copy of Klaus's Article 1 at no cost. Dave L.
lindsay125@saintmarieswireless.com

Eric, There was recently an exc article with photos in Automag, the monthly news letter of NAPCA, the National Automatic Pistol Collectors Assoc, which I recommend if you like German pistols. This info may also be on line at www.napca.com Tom

Thanks tom, you are always helpfull!

Whats amazing is the distinct characturistic on the Kreighoff tools. They have saved my butt on more than 2 occasions

I recently read the paper that David L. was so gracious to provide. I read and reread the part about the sharp edge on the inside of the circle but didn't fully grasp the meaning of how and why it was done. And the mistakes made if production. What's that all about?
thanks
Jack

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Eric
Here is a factory chromed luger tool for you.
Never seen any others. Goes with my Mitchell luger.:D

Bob
PS As you know,recovery from a major surgury can be very annoyning!:(

I found you a Kreegy to go with it!

IMHO, All of the early DWM lugers, regardless of contract, are correct with the standard unmarked DWM loading tools. I have these available @$50 + $6 S&H. Most of the Naval marked tools that I have see are bogus, so be very careful. TH

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