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Originally Posted by Ron Wood
Albert's 1906 Portuguese Royal Navy is a world class 100% correct piece and I believe it to be the finest surviving example.
With regard to the comprehension of the use of the word "ignorant", in its vernacular use it, rightly or wrongly, carries the connotation of stupid. I would suggest that "uninformed" might be a better and more polite expression. "Close-minded" is just a personal opinion and reflects a unwarranted bias...in my opinion 
I disagree that there was a rush to judgement on the 1900 Commercial. Careful analysis of the first photos presented indicated that it is incorrect and has elements of an attempt to forge a more rare and valuable piece. |
Ok, for those 'uninformed collectors'.....
'Close-minded'....how about 'with narrow vision'?
Ron, your such an 'officer and a gentleman'
I do not understand the reason for a person to add a number '20' on the left side of the chamber of the M1900 Commercial in an attempt to forge a more rare and valuable Luger - it is a stupid mistake if the intent was to make a forgery. The added number '20' would not give any weight/benefit to it being a test piece in Portugal in my opinion. Therefore, it would probably have a different meaning and whoever tried to 'forged' this Luger was actually making a mistake and devaluing the item. Instead, I would have stamped a Portugese circle-triangle proof on the pistol even though it is stamped 'Germany'.
Thanks for your praise of my M1906 PRN Luger.
Cheers,
Albert