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miner · 09-06-2002, 07:26 AM

Guys/Gals: For the record, the moderators did not edit my posts to replace the dealer's name with **well known and respected dealer**, I did. When I started this thread, I had no reason to suspect there was anything bogus with my Arty...was only curious about the history of the peened reproofs. Furthermore, I also thought that this dealer was beyond reproach which compounded my gullibility. As soon as replies to my original post began questioning the originality of the pistol, I realized the implications and thought it best to edit the dealer's name until more info could be gathered and a solid determination made. This was not done out of any fear of legal action, but rather basic common courtesy...I may have already made one mistake in judgement out of ignorance and I don't want to risk another. As pissed as I am, I would not want to damage anyone's reputation as long as there was any reasonable chance that the luger was legit. All this having been said, I fully intend to disclose the dealer's name, as well as our communications leading up to the sale in which I specifically asked whether this gun had original finish, was all matching, etc. and was assured that it was. At this point, what I really need is to somehow get a hands-on independent evaluation/appraisal of this luger from an expert to confirm its misrepresentation. Due to my location here in rural eastern Kentucky, this won't be easy. Stay tuned as I promise to reveal all aspects and the individual dealer involved when I feel that all the evidence is in. I have collected WWII vintage US Military arms for a number of years and this was my first venture into a 'collectible' luger. Knowing, up front that I lacked the knowledge to properly evaluate a luger, I went to a source that I thought was safe and beyond reproach. Shame on me. If this turns out to be an unquestionable fraud it will truly be a sad day for the collecting community. I thank all of you for the info/opinions and support that you have provided both on and off-line. I would still appreciate hearing from anyone who feels that there is a chance this pistol could be legit. In the meantime, I will search for a knowledgable collector in my general area of the world, where I might have it examined in person.

09-06-2002, 07:26 AM	#11
miner User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KY Posts: 42 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Guys/Gals: For the record, the moderators did not edit my posts to replace the dealer's name with well known and respected dealer, I did. When I started this thread, I had no reason to suspect there was anything bogus with my Arty...was only curious about the history of the peened reproofs. Furthermore, I also thought that this dealer was beyond reproach which compounded my gullibility. As soon as replies to my original post began questioning the originality of the pistol, I realized the implications and thought it best to edit the dealer's name until more info could be gathered and a solid determination made. This was not done out of any fear of legal action, but rather basic common courtesy...I may have already made one mistake in judgement out of ignorance and I don't want to risk another. As pissed as I am, I would not want to damage anyone's reputation as long as there was any reasonable chance that the luger was legit. All this having been said, I fully intend to disclose the dealer's name, as well as our communications leading up to the sale in which I specifically asked whether this gun had original finish, was all matching, etc. and was assured that it was. At this point, what I really need is to somehow get a hands-on independent evaluation/appraisal of this luger from an expert to confirm its misrepresentation. Due to my location here in rural eastern Kentucky, this won't be easy. Stay tuned as I promise to reveal all aspects and the individual dealer involved when I feel that all the evidence is in. I have collected WWII vintage US Military arms for a number of years and this was my first venture into a 'collectible' luger. Knowing, up front that I lacked the knowledge to properly evaluate a luger, I went to a source that I thought was safe and beyond reproach. Shame on me. If this turns out to be an unquestionable fraud it will truly be a sad day for the collecting community. I thank all of you for the info/opinions and support that you have provided both on and off-line. I would still appreciate hearing from anyone who feels that there is a chance this pistol could be legit. In the meantime, I will search for a knowledgable collector in my general area of the world, where I might have it examined in person.