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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker
I know you have been talking about LOB, which I hold the same opinion, although I do not know the website owner. It has pretty guns, but not always accuarate information.
The owner of LOB is Charles Whittacker who is a loyal believer and supporter of Geoff Sturgess, who (GS) wants to be recognized as the 'Pope'.
Ed
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"And I mean no offense, but I find it odd that you display guns with no information? I simply do not understand the reasoning there? Saying, well, if folks want to know more they should ask, is a bit; well weird."
For example, it the past 10 years, I have only received three questions about my Cartridge Counter, of which two questions have been "is it for sale?". Although I am flattered by such a question, why should I write something about these pistols on my web site when I shall not receive any intelligent questions?
"Why display them" 
I created my web site in early 2001 and I did not have the time to continously update it with new material while gathering information for my book project on the Mauser C96. Displaying such guns gives collectors the idea of what is still surviving and what items might still be discovered.
"I mean they are very rare guns aren't they? So display them and teach at the same time is my feeling? But its your website and you can do as you want." 
I agree that it is important to educate new and seasoned collectors, but I cannot juggle many things at the same time. I shall bear it in mind to update my web site in the near future. In the next update of my web site (or I shall add it instead to the forums), I shall show you fellows the finest and most complete genuine M1917 LP-08 rig - it will make you cry! I need to bring everything together and I still have the parts in different countries.
"I will re-read the thread / informational article you wrote on the russian lugers and see if I simply read it too fast and missed something."
That would be a good idea - chew before you swallow!
I enjoy participating on the forums which have lead me a few times to some great stuff, and I shall continue to share my knowledge with other collectors who share the same energy as me.
Cheers,
Albert