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Norme · 05-27-2022, 07:23 PM

I know of one instance where an importers mark actually adds considerable value. I'm referring to the Navy Lugers imported into the US from Ireland in 1991. Most of the 20 or so guns are in poor shape with mis-matched parts, but they are marked by Bill Edwards, the importer, on the top of the right frame rail, concealed when the gun is assembled.
They were smuggled into Ireland by U boat in 1914 just prior to the Easter Uprising, an effort by Germany to foment trouble and tie down British troops that would otherwise be in France.
They are much desired by Luger collectors of Irish descent, and I'd dearly like to own one myself even though I'm British by birth.
Norm

05-27-2022, 07:23 PM	#23
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	I know of one instance where an importers mark actually adds considerable value. I'm referring to the Navy Lugers imported into the US from Ireland in 1991. Most of the 20 or so guns are in poor shape with mis-matched parts, but they are marked by Bill Edwards, the importer, on the top of the right frame rail, concealed when the gun is assembled. They were smuggled into Ireland by U boat in 1914 just prior to the Easter Uprising, an effort by Germany to foment trouble and tie down British troops that would otherwise be in France. They are much desired by Luger collectors of Irish descent, and I'd dearly like to own one myself even though I'm British by birth. Norm