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Pete Ebbink · 01-20-2005, 10:37 PM

Geeze, Ron...what would I do without such good luger friends always keeping a Swiss eye out for me...

I am beginning to think the Swiss cross on old German lugers are nothing more than the Swiss version of British proof marks...nothing more...certainly not worth the $ 9500 for the recent Swiss "Navy" sale on one of the web sites :

http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com/swissnavy.htm

I think H. Jones made this conclusion in his book in the 1960's, as well...cautioning such "Swiss" varieties should command no more money than a piece without the added Swiss cross...

I am planning a trip to CH early this summer as my work load eases...maybe I will be lucky to find a legit Swiss Navy or Arty...

Regards,

Pete...

01-20-2005, 10:37 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Geeze, Ron...what would I do without such good luger friends always keeping a Swiss eye out for me... I am beginning to think the Swiss cross on old German lugers are nothing more than the Swiss version of British proof marks...nothing more...certainly not worth the $ 9500 for the recent Swiss "Navy" sale on one of the web sites : http://www.phoenixinvestmentarms.com/swissnavy.htm I think H. Jones made this conclusion in his book in the 1960's, as well...cautioning such "Swiss" varieties should command no more money than a piece without the added Swiss cross... I am planning a trip to CH early this summer as my work load eases...maybe I will be lucky to find a legit Swiss Navy or Arty... Regards, Pete...