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historybuffguy@aol.com · 08-12-2003, 02:20 PM

Thanks JS for your comments....

I actually found it at a local flea market... Weapons are not allowed to be sold at our flea markets... but I noticed a small sign that said Luger for sale for $500....

I said: "I assume the Luger is at home"... and they said it's in their truck.

When I first saw the Luger, I was disappointed... I thought it was a brand new import of some kind from France. The gun is that pristine. The DWM mark, small crowns, and wood bottom to the clip made be think it's much older.

I asked if they are firm on the price, and they said they would take $450 for it.... and I offered them $400... to which they said if they don't sell it by 10:30 am... his wife would make him sell it for that amount.

I live in Phoenix, and it was hot as heck Sunday. 116 degrees!! The bank did not open till 10 am, and I saw the gun at 8:15 am, and only had $85 on me.

I don't have an ATM card, but called a friend on my cell to go to his ATM and take some money out...

I came back an hour later.... and offered the $400... and they went for it. I thought if the Luger was new... it had to be worth at least $400...

It appears I finally got lucky...

I will try to list it on the board.... but am still learning how to post...

08-12-2003, 02:20 PM	#4
historybuffguy@aol.com User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Phoenix Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks JS for your comments.... I actually found it at a local flea market... Weapons are not allowed to be sold at our flea markets... but I noticed a small sign that said Luger for sale for $500.... I said: "I assume the Luger is at home"... and they said it's in their truck. When I first saw the Luger, I was disappointed... I thought it was a brand new import of some kind from France. The gun is that pristine. The DWM mark, small crowns, and wood bottom to the clip made be think it's much older. I asked if they are firm on the price, and they said they would take $450 for it.... and I offered them $400... to which they said if they don't sell it by 10:30 am... his wife would make him sell it for that amount. I live in Phoenix, and it was hot as heck Sunday. 116 degrees!! The bank did not open till 10 am, and I saw the gun at 8:15 am, and only had $85 on me. I don't have an ATM card, but called a friend on my cell to go to his ATM and take some money out... I came back an hour later.... and offered the $400... and they went for it. I thought if the Luger was new... it had to be worth at least $400... It appears I finally got lucky... I will try to list it on the board.... but am still learning how to post...