SE NAPCA Event Report...

Pete Ebbink · 08-22-2005, 08:06 PM

Just returned from the SE NAPCA (National Automatic Pistol Collector's Association) yearly gun convention in Chattanooga, TN.

Thought folks might like to see some photos of great gun collectors and their collections.

The highlights of the trip for me were :

1. Seeing old Luger Forum friends such as Derek Seltzer, Leo Lavelle, Tom Armstrong, Tom Beasley, and George Anderson.

2. Meeting Luger Forum members such as Bob Benson, Joop Van De Kant (who traveled in all the way from Belgium), and "BogeyB" in person.

3. Getting together with lots of NAPCA members who are the real experts such as Jim Cate, Freddy Greer, Jim Kemp, Joe Schroeder, Bob Beers, Dave Shallenberg, etc.

4. Getting to see Bob Beer's Erfurt luger collection which included the 1910-dated P-08 pistol and a 1914 LP-08.

5. Getting to see an Erfurt double date - 1912/1930...that is right...it has a "1930" not a "1920" property stamping above the original "1912" chamber date.

6. Getting to see an Erfurt factory cut-away pistol...serial numbered as "51".

7. Listening to a wonderful dinner-time presentation by Jim Cate regarding the 2nd. 1910-Erfurt P-08 pistol...serial # 28. Jim did the presentation for the gun's owner who could not make the show...thus the pistol was not present at the show...but Jim did pass around nice detailed, close-up photos of # 28 for all to admire during the presentation. The owner has spent nearly 10 years tracing and documenting the history of this pistol...through 2 previous owners and the German officer who lost the pistol during WWI.

Here are the convention photos :

Pete Ebbink · 08-22-2005, 08:07 PM

More photos :

Pete Ebbink · 08-22-2005, 08:08 PM

Last photos :

BogeyB · 08-22-2005, 09:16 PM

Great pics...and again, Thank you Pete!!

Mike Bohannon
BogeyB

Navy · 08-22-2005, 10:46 PM

Bogey,

Thanks for not displaying George's face; his status requires discretion.

Tom A.

drbuster · 08-22-2005, 11:08 PM

Pete, Thanks for the great pictures! This show looks MUCH better than the best of the Reno shows! A must visit in the future. Erfurt #28 1910, I believe is the property of William Hughey, of the Seattle area. He has told me of the interesting story of how he acquired this piece and the subsequent search (successful I might add) for the original owner....just simply fascinating! This show should have been taped for DVD so we all could share it.

Herb · 08-23-2005, 03:37 PM

Pete, great photos, looks like a good show to go to. Is this a 'show and tell' kind of show or are these items for sale?

Navy · 08-23-2005, 03:44 PM

Hi Herb,

I certainly bought a lot, but based on my inability to sell a $5 dollar bill for a dolla nintey eight, I think most folks were of the opinion that it was a show and tell.

Tom A

ken d · 08-23-2005, 08:37 PM

Pete:

Outstanding photos as usual. Looks like I need to join the NAPCA and attend the next show.

Regards Ken D

BogeyB · 08-23-2005, 09:16 PM

TomA,

The pics are Pete's. If they were mine, you'd get great shots of my thumb! BTY thanks to you too,Tom!
Mike

luger11 · 08-23-2005, 09:25 PM

Pete........great pics.
If anyone is interested, in the shot of my Naval display you will see a calendar.....These are available @ 25. each plus mailing........you will not be disapointed.
email me @ llava74790@aol.com.

Leo

Pete Ebbink · 08-23-2005, 09:50 PM

Mike,

It was great to meet you in person...sorry we lost track of each other as the day on Saturday progressed...there were just so many good lugers to look over.

Try as I did...there were 3 nice Swiss lugers offered to me...but I must have become a bit particular this past year and am looking for just the right ones with the right markings I am chasing down...

My wife could not believe I came home with more money then I left home with..

Pete Ebbink · 08-23-2005, 09:59 PM

Hi Hugh,

I have sent you an email...in case you do not have my address on file. Your grips will go out on Saturday via US Mail...you should have them in TX by Tuesday...

Regards,

Pete...

08-22-2005, 08:06 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	SE NAPCA Event Report... Just returned from the SE NAPCA (National Automatic Pistol Collector's Association) yearly gun convention in Chattanooga, TN. Thought folks might like to see some photos of great gun collectors and their collections. The highlights of the trip for me were : 1. Seeing old Luger Forum friends such as Derek Seltzer, Leo Lavelle, Tom Armstrong, Tom Beasley, and George Anderson. 2. Meeting Luger Forum members such as Bob Benson, Joop Van De Kant (who traveled in all the way from Belgium), and "BogeyB" in person. 3. Getting together with lots of NAPCA members who are the real experts such as Jim Cate, Freddy Greer, Jim Kemp, Joe Schroeder, Bob Beers, Dave Shallenberg, etc. 4. Getting to see Bob Beer's Erfurt luger collection which included the 1910-dated P-08 pistol and a 1914 LP-08. 5. Getting to see an Erfurt double date - 1912/1930...that is right...it has a "1930" not a "1920" property stamping above the original "1912" chamber date. 6. Getting to see an Erfurt factory cut-away pistol...serial numbered as "51". 7. Listening to a wonderful dinner-time presentation by Jim Cate regarding the 2nd. 1910-Erfurt P-08 pistol...serial # 28. Jim did the presentation for the gun's owner who could not make the show...thus the pistol was not present at the show...but Jim did pass around nice detailed, close-up photos of # 28 for all to admire during the presentation. The owner has spent nearly 10 years tracing and documenting the history of this pistol...through 2 previous owners and the German officer who lost the pistol during WWI. Here are the convention photos :

08-22-2005, 09:16 PM	#4
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	Thanks Pete! Great pics...and again, Thank you Pete!! Mike Bohannon BogeyB __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

08-23-2005, 03:37 PM	#7
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pete, great photos, looks like a good show to go to. Is this a 'show and tell' kind of show or are these items for sale? __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

08-23-2005, 09:16 PM	#10
BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 420 Thanks: 0 Thanked 222 Times in 96 Posts	TomA, The pics are Pete's. If they were mine, you'd get great shots of my thumb! BTY thanks to you too,Tom! Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

08-22-2005, 08:07 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	More photos :

08-22-2005, 08:08 PM	#3
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Last photos :

08-22-2005, 10:46 PM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Bogey, Thanks for not displaying George's face; his status requires discretion. Tom A.

08-22-2005, 11:08 PM	#6
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Pete, Thanks for the great pictures! This show looks MUCH better than the best of the Reno shows! A must visit in the future. Erfurt #28 1910, I believe is the property of William Hughey, of the Seattle area. He has told me of the interesting story of how he acquired this piece and the subsequent search (successful I might add) for the original owner....just simply fascinating! This show should have been taped for DVD so we all could share it.

08-23-2005, 03:44 PM	#8
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Hi Herb, I certainly bought a lot, but based on my inability to sell a $5 dollar bill for a dolla nintey eight, I think most folks were of the opinion that it was a show and tell. Tom A

08-23-2005, 08:37 PM	#9
ken d Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: louisville ky Posts: 277 Thanks: 31 Thanked 9 Times in 8 Posts	Pete: Outstanding photos as usual. Looks like I need to join the NAPCA and attend the next show. Regards Ken D

08-23-2005, 09:25 PM	#11
luger11 User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 149 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pete........great pics. If anyone is interested, in the shot of my Naval display you will see a calendar.....These are available @ 25. each plus mailing........you will not be disapointed. email me @ llava74790@aol.com. Leo

08-23-2005, 09:50 PM	#12
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Mike, It was great to meet you in person...sorry we lost track of each other as the day on Saturday progressed...there were just so many good lugers to look over. Try as I did...there were 3 nice Swiss lugers offered to me...but I must have become a bit particular this past year and am looking for just the right ones with the right markings I am chasing down... My wife could not believe I came home with more money then I left home with..

08-23-2005, 09:59 PM	#13
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hi Hugh, I have sent you an email...in case you do not have my address on file. Your grips will go out on Saturday via US Mail...you should have them in TX by Tuesday... Regards, Pete...