All,
I consider myself *blessed*to have come across this wonderful group at a time when I could afford to make the deal work. No small amount of appreciation is due to my very good friend, Bob Simpson, who made it happen.
As someone who was educated as a historian (Mercer University, AB), the historical significance of the piece really touches me. I have been collecting Lugers since the early '60's and have never come across one that had such a history: tracable not only to the man who brought it back, but also to the man whose service weapon it was. And the story is one of humanitarianism in the midst of brutal combat.
This piece will leave my collection when I am: a. Toe tagged; b. Destitute and in need of a drool ward; c. When the court declares me incompetant to manage my affairs.
Humbled to have acquired such a treasure.
Tom A.
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