Re: Response
Marvin:
First of all. I am in no way even a Minory Authority on Lugers.
Furthermore, I would never accuse you of perpetuating a "Hoax" in a "Mean Spirited Way".
It is a GREAT Story;
But:
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Critical Convoys ( How much room does a set of grips take?)breaking down with Flat Tires (No Spares?) in the "Black Forest".
Emergency "Bicycle Relays" in the middle of the night.
"Heroic Flight Missions" by "Legendary Aviatrixes" (lesbian or not) to "Secret Factories" in "Nazi Death Camps"
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Really Now!
Is it possible that Herr Gortz was pulling YOUR leg? Perhaps in "good spirited" retribution for having been hasseled in the past.
Re your post:
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I have no documentation, but take Herr Gortz's word for this. Herr Gortz was at one time a leader inproviding information to collectors, but after getting several "Bum" delas on Lugers from American dealers, being told that he was wrong on many subjects, he stopped most conversations with Americans since they felt they knew more about Lugers than a German with access to the archives
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If this was a "Prank" (rather than a "Hoax").
It was a good one.
And many seem to have got caught up ( and caught ) in it.
I for one take pride that I can look at my own foibles with good humor.
Lets not take ourselves too seriously.
Lighten up.
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