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Parabellus · 08-17-2006, 01:32 AM

I finally found a Navy that I can (almost) afford. I was at my favorite toy store (KrausewerK). I had inquired with Mike Krause about putting together a mock-Navy-style shooter not unlike Ron Smithâ??s.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...0&pagenumber=1

He pointed out that he had this Model 1914 which he could not offer as a collectorâ??s piece but could be just what I was looking for. The reasons are that it is not an all-original matching piece. â??It is what it is,â?? as I have been told. It is a shooter, a 1917 DWM Model 1914 with replaced side-plate and sight-slider. Iâ??m sure it has been refinished. The grips don't match (each other). Nevertheless the rear sight looks correct. The barrel matches. The Crown/Ms are nested. I'll get some pictures if I can. I made a small down payment to reserve it until I can pay it off.

Now the catch. At the same time I reserved a Wartime Commercial 7.63mm C96 all matching including stock. This will lengthen the pay-off time. The Broomhandle is a bit less expensive than the Navy so I could have it sooner if I decide to pay it off first.
Decisions, decisions.

Russell

08-17-2006, 01:32 AM	#2
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	I finally found a Navy that I can (almost) afford. I was at my favorite toy store (KrausewerK). I had inquired with Mike Krause about putting together a mock-Navy-style shooter not unlike Ron Smithâ??s. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...0&pagenumber=1 He pointed out that he had this Model 1914 which he could not offer as a collectorâ??s piece but could be just what I was looking for. The reasons are that it is not an all-original matching piece. â??It is what it is,â?? as I have been told. It is a shooter, a 1917 DWM Model 1914 with replaced side-plate and sight-slider. Iâ??m sure it has been refinished. The grips don't match (each other). Nevertheless the rear sight looks correct. The barrel matches. The Crown/Ms are nested. I'll get some pictures if I can. I made a small down payment to reserve it until I can pay it off. Now the catch. At the same time I reserved a Wartime Commercial 7.63mm C96 all matching including stock. This will lengthen the pay-off time. The Broomhandle is a bit less expensive than the Navy so I could have it sooner if I decide to pay it off first. Decisions, decisions. Russell __________________