Navy Holster Rig...

Pete Ebbink · 02-22-2006, 10:48 PM

Now on e-Bay :

http://cgi.ebay.com/MINT-WWI-Luger-U...QQcmdZViewItem

Does it look like the stuff that is normally sold out of MN State ?

drbuster · 02-22-2006, 11:30 PM

Hi Pete, this item looks pretty good to me. Even has a scuff on the holster flap. It's coming out of Norridge, Illinois, a bit south of Minnesota.

Navy · 02-23-2006, 10:50 AM

This is a put together mix of real (?) and bogus. For example, the mag pouch and strap are completely wrong. The rod appears to be one of the repros that were flooding the market a few years back. BEWARE.

Tom A

drbuster · 02-23-2006, 08:22 PM

Tom's eye and experience are really helpful. It sure would help to have this knowledge before dropping big bucks.

Pete Ebbink · 02-23-2006, 11:17 PM

Interesting this MN seller on e-Bay uses the same photographic back-ground...as this seller in IL...

http://stores.ebay.com/LUGER-WaltherP38-Accessories

John Sabato · 02-24-2006, 04:30 PM

Google says that the locations are 396 miles apart... very interesting! The latest seller has never sold anything on ebay before... and the first thing sold is an artillery rig for over $2k! Wow!

lew1 · 02-24-2006, 10:26 PM

Inherited from his grandpa ???

Navy · 02-25-2006, 11:00 PM

Folks,

This scam is as transparent as bottled water.

Tom A

Edward Tinker · 02-25-2006, 11:28 PM

Boy, buying something from a seller on ebay with ZERO by their names would make me nervous, but for almost 3k !!

Ed

Pete Ebbink · 02-26-2006, 03:39 PM

Too bad that folks out there on e-Bay will still not make an educational investment in joing such Internet boards as the Luger Forum, Jan's Gun Board, or even the new, member-only, NAPCA web site.

The auction sales ad did claim all items to be "in all original condition"...so maybe the buyer will have some recourse once the package arrives. Here is the text from the ad :

" WWI Luger U-Boat Navy Holster / Stock Rig with straps and cleaning rod. This is a rare 1906 Navy Luger Stock and Holster Rig in all original condition. It comes complete with Navy Rod, mag pouch and shoulder straps. Excellent condition. Serial is 6460 on iron. Disc insert is W.D.221 marked.Thanks for looking and good luck bidding! "

Curious...if one buys one of those new replica handguns Uberti makes in Italy...one can claim all the parts on this replica gun are "in all original condition"...maybe the term used is a bit misleading...???

On a lighter side, did you notice the seller "Katherine" has a bad case of "man hands"...as the term was made popular on one of the Jerry Seinfeld episodes..?

Here is another photo from the MN e-Bay seller...with similar exposed man hand...

http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-1941-Luger-...QQcmdZViewItem

Navy · 02-26-2006, 06:10 PM

I am shocked, I tell you, shocked.

Tom A

Evan Duke · 02-26-2006, 10:49 PM

Well at least the holster is ok

02-22-2006, 10:48 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Navy Holster Rig... Now on e-Bay : http://cgi.ebay.com/MINT-WWI-Luger-U...QQcmdZViewItem Does it look like the stuff that is normally sold out of MN State ?

02-24-2006, 04:30 PM	#6
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	Google says that the locations are 396 miles apart... very interesting! The latest seller has never sold anything on ebay before... and the first thing sold is an artillery rig for over $2k! Wow! __________________ 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..."*

02-22-2006, 11:30 PM	#2
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Hi Pete, this item looks pretty good to me. Even has a scuff on the holster flap. It's coming out of Norridge, Illinois, a bit south of Minnesota.

02-23-2006, 10:50 AM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	This is a put together mix of real (?) and bogus. For example, the mag pouch and strap are completely wrong. The rod appears to be one of the repros that were flooding the market a few years back. BEWARE. Tom A

02-23-2006, 08:22 PM	#4
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Tom's eye and experience are really helpful. It sure would help to have this knowledge before dropping big bucks.

02-23-2006, 11:17 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Interesting this MN seller on e-Bay uses the same photographic back-ground...as this seller in IL... http://stores.ebay.com/LUGER-WaltherP38-Accessories

02-24-2006, 10:26 PM	#7
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Inherited from his grandpa ???

02-25-2006, 11:00 PM	#8
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Folks, This scam is as transparent as bottled water. Tom A

02-25-2006, 11:28 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Boy, buying something from a seller on ebay with ZERO by their names would make me nervous, but for almost 3k !! Ed

02-26-2006, 03:39 PM	#10
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Too bad that folks out there on e-Bay will still not make an educational investment in joing such Internet boards as the Luger Forum, Jan's Gun Board, or even the new, member-only, NAPCA web site. The auction sales ad did claim all items to be "in all original condition"...so maybe the buyer will have some recourse once the package arrives. Here is the text from the ad : " WWI Luger U-Boat Navy Holster / Stock Rig with straps and cleaning rod. This is a rare 1906 Navy Luger Stock and Holster Rig in all original condition. It comes complete with Navy Rod, mag pouch and shoulder straps. Excellent condition. Serial is 6460 on iron. Disc insert is W.D.221 marked.Thanks for looking and good luck bidding! " Curious...if one buys one of those new replica handguns Uberti makes in Italy...one can claim all the parts on this replica gun are "in all original condition"...maybe the term used is a bit misleading...??? On a lighter side, did you notice the seller "Katherine" has a bad case of "man hands"...as the term was made popular on one of the Jerry Seinfeld episodes..? Here is another photo from the MN e-Bay seller...with similar exposed man hand... http://cgi.ebay.com/WWII-1941-Luger-...QQcmdZViewItem

02-26-2006, 06:10 PM	#11
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I am shocked, I tell you, shocked. Tom A

02-26-2006, 10:49 PM	#12
Evan Duke User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 52 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Well at least the holster is ok