Good Times-Good Friends

Thor · 01-23-2011, 12:44 AM

sheepherder · 01-23-2011, 01:21 PM

Definitely not my gun club...none of them is holding a beer...

A.Mifsin · 01-23-2011, 01:40 PM

It is one of those photos that I say, " I wish I was there "
Alf.

pitsword · 01-23-2011, 03:05 PM

A most impressive gathering of Gentelmen and knowledge.

sheepherder · 01-23-2011, 05:39 PM

I'm guessing Thor is the guy in the front row, extreme left...but which one is Alvin???

cirelaw · 01-23-2011, 08:04 PM

Wish I were there!

Thor · 01-23-2011, 08:42 PM

This could be a clue. Guy you are talking about is my friend Marvin Cook.
http://lugerforum.com/rogues.html

Edward Tinker · 01-23-2011, 10:24 PM

That was also about 9 yrs ago

All other gatherings have been informal or at Louisville, which was nice.

This was the morning trip to Ralph's, that afternoon, another group went (me, and about the same number of folks, Ron Wood was there, unsure at 5:20 AM who else was there, do not believe I took a group photo, but I still have photos of looking around at Ralph's.

Most of these were taken the same day

Ed

cirelaw · 01-23-2011, 11:07 PM

Unbelievable! Was there one He didn't own?

suum cuique · 01-24-2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by postino

Definitely not my gun club...none of them is holding a beer...

No cigars?

suum cuique · 01-24-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

That was also about 9 yrs ago

All other gatherings have been informal or at Louisville, which was nice.

This was the morning trip to Ralph's, that afternoon, another group went (me, and about the same number of folks, Ron Wood was there, unsure at 5:20 AM who else was there, do not believe I took a group photo, but I still have photos of looking around at Ralph's.

Most of these were taken the same day

Ed

Awesome !

Thor · 01-24-2011, 10:01 AM

The picture was from the 2000 Gathering. We had another one in 2002. Read about it here.
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ght=convention

cirelaw · 01-24-2011, 10:15 AM

Anyone have a clue how its humanly possible and how many?

John Sabato · 01-24-2011, 10:15 AM

Unfortunately at the time, my circumstances did not permit me to attend either of those sessions... the early days of the Lugerforum... ahhh I remember them well! How far we have come as an organization... I remember when the membership numbered less than FIFTY people... we are now close to 8500 registered members...!

One the original photo...

Names and faces I can remember,

Back row (left to right):

(Can’t Remember), Frank Manders, Ted Green, Hugh Clark, (Can’t Remember), Gerry Tomek (GT), John Dunkle

Front Row Left to Right):

Marvin Cook, Murray Willis, Ralph Shattuck, GT Jr, …. (Not sure who is on the bottom right…)

John Sabato · 01-24-2011, 10:25 AM

Eric,

You have to be at the right place, at the right time... and have the money... that is how it is possible...

How many?, I wouldn't even want to venture a guess. I don't believe that anyone owned more Lugers than Ralph Shattuck at the peak of his collection, except the German government!

Thor · 01-24-2011, 10:29 AM

Good memory, the man to the left of Frank is his son, dont remember his name. Bill Forsythe is the man standing between Hugh Clark and GT. At the bottom right is Jack McCabe.

Ralph started at age 14 collecting Lugers and he told me at one time he had around 500 in his personal collection and another 1100 in inventory. All those Lugers in that room smelled great!

cirelaw · 01-24-2011, 11:43 AM

What a Privaledge! What do You believe was Ralphs' rarest find?

Thor · 01-24-2011, 12:08 PM

I don't know about rarest, but I think his most prized Luger was a Hiram Maxim presentation carbine.

cirelaw · 01-24-2011, 12:14 PM

He featured it in the video "Tales Of The Gun". A must see for luger fans!

cirelaw · 01-24-2011, 12:18 PM

I'm amazed His site and lugers are still accesable! 'worldoflugers'

01-23-2011, 12:44 AM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Good Times-Good Friends __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-23-2011, 01:21 PM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	Definitely not my gun club...none of them is holding a beer... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-23-2011, 01:40 PM	#3
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	It is one of those photos that I say, " I wish I was there " Alf. __________________ I prefer a Luger

01-23-2011, 05:39 PM	#5
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,442 Times in 2,330 Posts	I'm guessing Thor is the guy in the front row, extreme left...but which one is Alvin??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

01-23-2011, 08:42 PM	#7
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	This could be a clue. Guy you are talking about is my friend Marvin Cook. http://lugerforum.com/rogues.html __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-23-2011, 03:05 PM	#4
pitsword User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 459 Thanks: 3,964 Thanked 103 Times in 83 Posts	A most impressive gathering of Gentelmen and knowledge.

01-23-2011, 08:04 PM	#6
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Wish I were there!

01-23-2011, 10:24 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,930 Thanks: 2,030 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	That was also about 9 yrs ago All other gatherings have been informal or at Louisville, which was nice. This was the morning trip to Ralph's, that afternoon, another group went (me, and about the same number of folks, Ron Wood was there, unsure at 5:20 AM who else was there, do not believe I took a group photo, but I still have photos of looking around at Ralph's. Most of these were taken the same day Ed Attached Thumbnails __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-23-2011, 11:07 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Unbelievable! Was there one He didn't own?

01-24-2011, 10:01 AM	#12
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	The picture was from the 2000 Gathering. We had another one in 2002. Read about it here. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...ght=convention __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-24-2011, 10:15 AM	#13
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Anyone have a clue how its humanly possible and how many?

01-24-2011, 10:15 AM	#14
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Unfortunately at the time, my circumstances did not permit me to attend either of those sessions... the early days of the Lugerforum... ahhh I remember them well! How far we have come as an organization... I remember when the membership numbered less than FIFTY people... we are now close to 8500 registered members...! One the original photo... Names and faces I can remember, Back row (left to right): (Can’t Remember), Frank Manders, Ted Green, Hugh Clark, (Can’t Remember), Gerry Tomek (GT), John Dunkle Front Row Left to Right): Marvin Cook, Murray Willis, Ralph Shattuck, GT Jr, …. (Not sure who is on the bottom right…) __________________ 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..."*

01-24-2011, 10:25 AM	#15
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Eric, You have to be at the right place, at the right time... and have the money... that is how it is possible... How many?, I wouldn't even want to venture a guess. I don't believe that anyone owned more Lugers than Ralph Shattuck at the peak of his collection, except the German government! __________________ 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..."*

01-24-2011, 10:29 AM	#16
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Good memory, the man to the left of Frank is his son, dont remember his name. Bill Forsythe is the man standing between Hugh Clark and GT. At the bottom right is Jack McCabe. Ralph started at age 14 collecting Lugers and he told me at one time he had around 500 in his personal collection and another 1100 in inventory. All those Lugers in that room smelled great! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-24-2011, 11:43 AM	#17
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	What a Privaledge! What do You believe was Ralphs' rarest find?

01-24-2011, 12:08 PM	#18
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I don't know about rarest, but I think his most prized Luger was a Hiram Maxim presentation carbine. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-24-2011, 12:14 PM	#19
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	He featured it in the video "Tales Of The Gun". A must see for luger fans!

01-24-2011, 12:18 PM	#20
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I'm amazed His site and lugers are still accesable! 'worldoflugers' Attached Thumbnails Attached Images