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Frank H. · 06-19-2004, 02:00 AM

Hi, this is my first post to the "new" LugerForum, I might have had a post or two on the original one. This is Frank Harvey in Southern California, and though I was attracted to Lugers from 12 yrs old or so, it really was about 6 years ago that I REALLY had the "got to have" desire going, Thor (Ted) was helpful to me 4 years or so back with my newbie questions, thanks Ted and thanks to all who have provided great info here as I have been lurking.

I'm in Kalifornia where a 1917 Artillery Luger is considered a Saturday Night Special LOL, and finally TOMORROW my 10 day wait is over to take actual delivery of my first "real Luger", that 1917 Artillery.

(Edit added, I got that 1917 Artillery in, photos and info under "1917 Artillery - reblue" in the Artillery section of the forum).

4 days ago I got my first "Luger type" so to speak, my 10 day wait was finally up for a Mauser 6" Interarms Luger, also from an auction contact.

Moral of the story, I'm hopelessly hooked. Lugers are works of craftsman art, which will forever yearn and beckon to my heart for further familiarity and "access". The stories of $36, $42 Lugers of days gone by, wow...

I should have started sooner, but I'm starting on my 2 year old son's collection, now...

Frank H.

06-19-2004, 02:00 AM	#11
Frank H. User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon, south of Portland Posts: 84 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi, this is my first post to the "new" LugerForum, I might have had a post or two on the original one. This is Frank Harvey in Southern California, and though I was attracted to Lugers from 12 yrs old or so, it really was about 6 years ago that I REALLY had the "got to have" desire going, Thor (Ted) was helpful to me 4 years or so back with my newbie questions, thanks Ted and thanks to all who have provided great info here as I have been lurking. I'm in Kalifornia where a 1917 Artillery Luger is considered a Saturday Night Special LOL, and finally TOMORROW my 10 day wait is over to take actual delivery of my first "real Luger", that 1917 Artillery. (Edit added, I got that 1917 Artillery in, photos and info under "1917 Artillery - reblue" in the Artillery section of the forum). 4 days ago I got my first "Luger type" so to speak, my 10 day wait was finally up for a Mauser 6" Interarms Luger, also from an auction contact. Moral of the story, I'm hopelessly hooked. Lugers are works of craftsman art, which will forever yearn and beckon to my heart for further familiarity and "access". The stories of $36, $42 Lugers of days gone by, wow... I should have started sooner, but I'm starting on my 2 year old son's collection, now... Frank H.