Classic example ?
 

http://www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=3637020


Is there anything this guy missed except that it was taken from an officer?

a. Afrika Corps

b. Luftwaffe

c. Blood stains

d. Looks better than the picture

f. Resembles a .45


Roadkill

What he missed was . . .
 

It was over priced!! By a bunch

What Mor Could You Expect
 

from a citizen of Beserkley!

Re: What he missed was . . .
 

Frank,


You got that right that it is over priced! The high bid right now is about what it is worth retail.


These are really nice, well made pistols, but they just don't demand big dollars. I don't where this seller got his information, but he is wrong on most of that too.


Marvin

Re: What he missed was . . .
 

I know. Not bad guns, but in most cases a .32 is a .32 no matter how its packaged. In that catageory I favor Czs more than Femarus.


Roadkill

Re: Classic example ?
 

Frank, you forgot something!


G. Tear stains on top of blood stains.


For not meeting his reserve price

Darn, I did foget the tear stains!
 

Thanks for the excellent input!! The CZ27 and Femaru are nice little pistols, but a 32 is still a 32. But fun to shoot!!!

Re: What he missed was . .(Long) .
 

Hi Marvin,


While the seller was obviously hype-ing the description to sell a well worn piece, it has been my experience that part of the story-the DAK and Luftwaffe part-is true. I have an uncle who served in the famous Beagle Squadron in North Africa in early 1942. He has a Femaru that he liberated from a downed Luftwaffe pilot in North Africa; likewise, at the time, Luftwaffe units serving in North Africa were part of the Afrika Korp by virtue of their assignment/attachment.


So you get a Two-fer: Luftwaffe and DAK by being the sidearm of a Luftwaffe pilot in Africa.


FWIW, I have never known of a vet bring back Luger that was taken off aircrew; all aircrew bring backs I have encountered in 40+ years of playing with Axis pistols were either HSc, M1934, Femaru, Browning M1910/22 (These seem to predominate) and the occasional CZ. Our beloved toggle top is just too big to wear in a cramped aircraft crewstation.


FWIW,


Tom

Re: Darn, I did foget the tear stains!
 

Frank,


I agree, a .32 is a .32, but I sure don't want to get shot with one either, ha, ha, ha. I have always wondered why the Police used such a small caliber. Were their crroks not as tough as the American crooks? Honestly, I think it was more a an "authority" to have a pistol rather than use them. Many of the higher ranking officers carried the little .25 suto. What could this do even at close range. Irealize even this cartrige can kill.


Marvin

Re: Darn, I did foget the tear stains!
 

Marvin, I can't tell you the number of rabbits and grouse I have taken with a 22 caliber. Even a deer!! So I realize how deadly even small caliber weapons can be. But, compared to a 45 a 32 is sort of weak, mind you deadly, but with a lot less knock down power than a 45!!

Re: Darn, I did foget the tear stains!
 

Trade off, guys. I had a .45 officers mod. stainless that I could really shoot well with. Never carried it because of size & weight. I have a .32 Walther that I carry regulary in the winter & a Schmeisser .25 for the summer. Its much better to be underpowered and have it than have a cannon at home.


Roadkill