Need help on a 1917

luscioman · 02-25-2006, 01:45 PM

I am considering purchasing this DWM 1917 with holster. Outside of the mag being incorrect I would like to know if something else doesnt match. I also didnt take the pictures and they are not to clear.
Thanks

luscioman · 02-25-2006, 01:47 PM

lugerholsterrepair · 02-25-2006, 02:35 PM

Holster looks converted from a stock type to belt carry. Seems to be a period conversion.

You will not know if all matches on the pistol untill you are able to take it apart and look at every piece. It cannot be done even with good photo's. Jerry Burney

luscioman · 02-25-2006, 03:08 PM

The price is $2,100 so I am not sure if its worth it at this point.

lugerholsterrepair · 02-25-2006, 08:00 PM

The holster is in the $300-$400 range...That leaves $1700 for the pistol. One has to want an Artillery pretty badly. I certainly wouldn't pay that for anything less than a 100% matching pistol in better than excellent shape. This one dosen't even have a correct period magazine. Lots of money...But then I'm cheap. I am sure there are members who think the price is reasonable.
Jerry Burney

the gunman · 02-27-2006, 07:22 PM

If gun all matched . it does not seem to be a bad price these days. I like Jerry remember when no one wanted these. But I beleive that "Was long ago and far away" If you want a matched "Arty" I say go for it. We old timers can't seem to beleive the prices anymore.

luscioman · 02-28-2006, 12:19 AM

Well I talked him down to $1950 shipped with the holster.

John Sabato · 02-28-2006, 08:51 AM

We look forward to seeing quality photos that you make when you get the pistol... and your report on whether or not the gun is truely matching...

Best of luck to you.

02-25-2006, 01:45 PM	#1
luscioman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Need help on a 1917 I am considering purchasing this DWM 1917 with holster. Outside of the mag being incorrect I would like to know if something else doesnt match. I also didnt take the pictures and they are not to clear. Thanks

02-25-2006, 02:35 PM	#3
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	Holster looks converted from a stock type to belt carry. Seems to be a period conversion. You will not know if all matches on the pistol untill you are able to take it apart and look at every piece. It cannot be done even with good photo's. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

02-25-2006, 08:00 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,771 Thanks: 4,922 Thanked 3,123 Times in 1,434 Posts	The holster is in the $300-$400 range...That leaves $1700 for the pistol. One has to want an Artillery pretty badly. I certainly wouldn't pay that for anything less than a 100% matching pistol in better than excellent shape. This one dosen't even have a correct period magazine. Lots of money...But then I'm cheap. I am sure there are members who think the price is reasonable. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

02-28-2006, 08:51 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	We look forward to seeing quality photos that you make when you get the pistol... and your report on whether or not the gun is truely matching... Best of luck to you. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

02-25-2006, 01:47 PM	#2
luscioman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post

02-25-2006, 03:08 PM	#4
luscioman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The price is $2,100 so I am not sure if its worth it at this point.

02-27-2006, 07:22 PM	#6
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	If gun all matched . it does not seem to be a bad price these days. I like Jerry remember when no one wanted these. But I beleive that "Was long ago and far away" If you want a matched "Arty" I say go for it. We old timers can't seem to beleive the prices anymore.

02-28-2006, 12:19 AM	#7
luscioman User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Well I talked him down to $1950 shipped with the holster.