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Imperial Arms · 06-09-2006, 05:13 PM

Hello Eric,

Your comments are welcomed, and you may be correct that some people/members may wish to remain annonomous who may have examined the so-called A&F carbine case from PIA. You have the right to believe any body who you want, but I would not be convinced that this A&F case is genuine. It does not have the quality, workmanship nor consistency of a carbine case made in the 1910-1925 period. For your information, I own the two BEST/FINEST Luger carbine cases known to exist (including the A&F case which Pete has posted above from the previous Reese collection) and I know very well the details to examine. Sometimes it is necessary to examine an item in ones hands before making an opinion, but I can make an exception in this situation with regards to the A&F case from PIA because it reveals too many inconsistencies and flaws. Pete has provided you some good points and details to consider, and then afterwards, make your own judgement.

Some so-called 'experts' will never tell you the truth, but if you ask me, I shall tell it to your face. In other words, if the item is wrong, I will say so based on my 20+ years of experience; if the item is correct, I shall congratulate you on your purchase or find; or if I am not sure, I shall say that I am not fully qualified to make an opinion in that field. I admit that I am not an expert in all German pistols, but I know my 'stuff' because my opinions come from experience, expertise, knowledge, literature and comparisons. 'Without blowing my whistle', I have examined the finest Luger and Mauser pistols/carbines known to exist in very prominent collections, so I believe that I can give you some good advice, with all your due respect, of course. The only important Luger which I have not yet examined in my hands is the .45 Luger. However, I have examined in my hands the three other .45 pistols which used to be in the Abermann collection, in addition to a few other pre-war German .45 caliber pistols.

I am sorry if I have disappointed you as a result of you gaining the wrong 'picture' of some unfortunate situations in the collector's society, but hopefully time and experience will enlighten you.

Good luck,
Albert

PS: The carbine scabbard shown above (in my collection) is made of pigskin and follows the European style/design. Some collectors would believe that these scabbards were made by DWM, but it is my opinion that a maker would have made these scabbards for DWM who offered them as accessories.

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Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hello Eric, Your comments are welcomed, and you may be correct that some people/members may wish to remain annonomous who may have examined the so-called A&F carbine case from PIA. You have the right to believe any body who you want, but I would not be convinced that this A&F case is genuine. It does not have the quality, workmanship nor consistency of a carbine case made in the 1910-1925 period. For your information, I own the two BEST/FINEST Luger carbine cases known to exist (including the A&F case which Pete has posted above from the previous Reese collection) and I know very well the details to examine. Sometimes it is necessary to examine an item in ones hands before making an opinion, but I can make an exception in this situation with regards to the A&F case from PIA because it reveals too many inconsistencies and flaws. Pete has provided you some good points and details to consider, and then afterwards, make your own judgement. Some so-called 'experts' will never tell you the truth, but if you ask me, I shall tell it to your face. In other words, if the item is wrong, I will say so based on my 20+ years of experience; if the item is correct, I shall congratulate you on your purchase or find; or if I am not sure, I shall say that I am not fully qualified to make an opinion in that field. I admit that I am not an expert in all German pistols, but I know my 'stuff' because my opinions come from experience, expertise, knowledge, literature and comparisons. 'Without blowing my whistle', I have examined the finest Luger and Mauser pistols/carbines known to exist in very prominent collections, so I believe that I can give you some good advice, with all your due respect, of course. The only important Luger which I have not yet examined in my hands is the .45 Luger. However, I have examined in my hands the three other .45 pistols which used to be in the Abermann collection, in addition to a few other pre-war German .45 caliber pistols. I am sorry if I have disappointed you as a result of you gaining the wrong 'picture' of some unfortunate situations in the collector's society, but hopefully time and experience will enlighten you. Good luck, Albert PS: The carbine scabbard shown above (in my collection) is made of pigskin and follows the European style/design. Some collectors would believe that these scabbards were made by DWM, but it is my opinion that a maker would have made these scabbards for DWM who offered them as accessories.