Carol Watson's Auction
 

For those of you that may be interested in the results of Carol Watson's current auction there is one pistol that sold this morning that may be the buy of the sale. Lot #74, a cased 1899/1900 Swiss GL Test Luger in 98% original finish with an estimated sale price of between $12,000. $18,000. sold for $6,000. Their other estimated prices appear to be somewhere in the ball park. Someone must be very happy.

Lon

Like the lottery... If you don't bid, you can't win.

I believe that this GL "test luger" was discussed recently on the Still Forum. As I recall, it is number 24 which was exposed as the now V5 luger in the Thun Swiss Museum, thus this OCA #24 is probably a mere fantasy luger, so $6000 is a fair price and maybe an overpricing!

Ditto

DrBuster:
I believe that this GL "test luger" was discussed recently on the Still Forum. As I recall, it is number 24 which was exposed as the now V5 luger in the Thun Swiss Museum, thus this OCA #24 is probably a mere fantasy luger, so $6000 is a fair price and maybe an overpricing!

Thanks Herbert, I guess that just shows that if a guy stays in the less desireable, lower priced range he's less likely to get burned. Although a good selection of referance books is a must they can only help so much.
Lon

Lonnie, staying with lower cost items is definitely no guarantee of authenticity! The fakers may think cheaper fakes are easier to sell as the ignorant buyer may feel it won't hurt his wallet too much. There is no substitute for knowledge, experience and trust in the seller (better to know him well!).

You have made some good points there Herbert. While a guy is gaining in knowledge and experiance, probably trust in the seller is going to be a good start..

... just don't play the lottery in Africa that comes in emails.

Funny you should mention that as I have won a few lotteries in Ethiopia, sent in the required fee but am still waiting for my winnings. :D

Lon

Not to worry Lon, the check is in the mail........