Gun Show - Flu

FNorm · 09-25-2009, 07:06 PM

Gee, I was planning on going to the local gun show tomorrow, BUT we have that H1N1 flu all over the place. Would you go, or delay getting a new toy for another time?

FN

Edward Tinker · 09-25-2009, 07:15 PM

Why go to a gun show, just buy one of mine

I don't know, its like the stocks, I am not affected by "what might happen".

If there are huge outbreaks then thats different; otherwise, washing your hands etc prevents the flu from getting to you, and you could wear one of those masks like the Japanese and koreans wear when they have a cold?

Buy some pocket sized hand sanitiser.....

But easiest choice is to sit at home and order on-line?

Ed

sheepherder · 09-25-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FNorm

Gee, I was planning on going to the local gun show tomorrow, BUT we have that H1N1 flu all over the place. Would you go, or delay getting a new toy for another time?

FN

You could get hit by a car, too...or an airplane could fall on you...or...or...

I'm going to move my computer and fridge into my bathroom and stay in there for the rest of my life...

FNorm · 09-25-2009, 10:40 PM

Ed,

AH! But it's the thrill of the chase! To stumble across an all matching 1914 Erfurt w/mag. I guess the same drive of the hunter, and opposed to those who buy their meat at the grocery store.

Then again... Whatcha got in 1914 DWM Arties? or 1908 Navies?

LOL,

FN

lugerholsterrepair · 09-25-2009, 10:56 PM

Fred..The swine flu only affects young people. Go and have a good time!

Jerry Burney

drbuster · 09-26-2009, 01:39 AM

FN, You might stumble on these!

EricW · 09-26-2009, 02:50 AM

if you see this fella at the show, look for the nearest exit!

FNorm · 09-26-2009, 09:48 AM

DRbuster,

Tell me about these.

FN

alvin · 09-26-2009, 11:50 AM

Just come back from Madagascar's gun show and bought a Japanese sword book.

Never thought about flu. In worse case, just become a "Jedi Master" as shown in picture posted by EricW.

FNorm · 09-26-2009, 11:55 AM

I'm staying home. Even though I hear the siren's call. Save me, save me from this addiction!

I already have two new toys this month, anyway, and am now pooor.

FN

alvin · 09-26-2009, 12:19 PM

The purpose of visiting a Gun Show is not acquiring guns only. Looking at those things, I feel happy. Of course, the door ticket cost $10. But better spent than a movie?

Saw an 85%+ Mauser Slabside LRH (made in 1900) asking $2k, hesitated a few minutes, but I resisted the lure and bypassed it.

FNorm · 09-26-2009, 01:35 PM

Ummm. OK, I'll admit it. I also look at (ogle) the young ladies in tight jeans, and low neck lines.

"Beautiful girls, walk a little slower when you walk by meee"....

FN

drbuster · 09-26-2009, 02:59 PM

FN, Both of these 1914 Erfurt 4" P08's were obtained over a period of years. Both 100% correct. I'm sure you are aware of the existence out there of probable factory retrofitted 1914 dated Erfurts that do not possess the true features of the "real" 1914 (so called "mongrel" Erfurts). A true 1914 Erfurt has a non-relieved sear,proofed grip screws, no cut out on the receiver front for the artillery sight, and double proofs on the magazine bottom. Also, the mongrels are serialed all over the place, with even "q" and "r" suffixes. The "real" 1914's never got out of the "a" suffix as only 7000 were produced, according to Jan Still. I recently sold #7342 to a lucky collector, that included a 1914 dated holster and a correct double acceptence proofed non-matching extra magazine.

FNorm · 09-26-2009, 06:34 PM

Lucky collector indeed!

I 'm thinking I'd like to see if I can get all the Erfurts. Something about the Imperials...

FN

FNorm · 09-26-2009, 06:52 PM

All Military P.08, Pg 2, Another 1914, about the middle of the page.

drbuster · 09-26-2009, 08:28 PM

FN, I hate to throw water on your aspirations but only TWO 1910 dated Erfurts are known to exist! You'd have an easier time collecting a representative dated example from the DWM imperials. See pages 80-82 of Jan Still's new Central Powers Pistols.

FNorm · 09-26-2009, 09:10 PM

Yeah, I know about the 1910. I'll never see one, but the rest may be available. I got lucky and already have two of the rare ones. Right now I'm working on major mfgers, and major variations, But again I'll never be able to touch much before, say 1914. A decent Simson may be outta reach. We'll see. Never thought I'd get my Navy Wings either, but I did.

FN

drbuster · 09-26-2009, 09:13 PM

FN, I really admire your wish to better your collection and especially to narrow down your interest. Imagine the excitement when something you are looking for shows up! We need people like you to keep our luger hobby going and to survive the Obama onslaught.

FNorm · 09-26-2009, 09:26 PM

LOL, YUP DR. It has happened already. Strolling the aisles. Suddenly you spot something, your heart rate starts up, breathing increases. A LUGER!

FN

09-25-2009, 07:06 PM	#1
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Gun Show - Flu Gee, I was planning on going to the local gun show tomorrow, BUT we have that H1N1 flu all over the place. Would you go, or delay getting a new toy for another time? FN

09-25-2009, 07:15 PM	#2
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	Why go to a gun show, just buy one of mine I don't know, its like the stocks, I am not affected by "what might happen". If there are huge outbreaks then thats different; otherwise, washing your hands etc prevents the flu from getting to you, and you could wear one of those masks like the Japanese and koreans wear when they have a cold? Buy some pocket sized hand sanitiser..... But easiest choice is to sit at home and order on-line? Ed __________________ 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

09-25-2009, 10:56 PM	#5
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,768 Thanks: 4,896 Thanked 3,122 Times in 1,433 Posts	Fred..The swine flu only affects young people. Go and have a good time! 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."

09-26-2009, 01:39 AM	#6
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	FN, You might stumble on these! Attached Thumbnails

09-26-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	DRbuster, Tell me about these. FN Last edited by FNorm; 09-26-2009 at 11:52 AM. Reason: delete

09-25-2009, 10:40 PM	#4
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Ed, AH! But it's the thrill of the chase! To stumble across an all matching 1914 Erfurt w/mag. I guess the same drive of the hunter, and opposed to those who buy their meat at the grocery store. Then again... Whatcha got in 1914 DWM Arties? or 1908 Navies? LOL, FN

09-26-2009, 02:50 AM	#7
EricW User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA, USA Posts: 62 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	if you see this fella at the show, look for the nearest exit! Attached Images

09-26-2009, 11:50 AM	#9
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Just come back from Madagascar's gun show and bought a Japanese sword book. Never thought about flu. In worse case, just become a "Jedi Master" as shown in picture posted by EricW.

09-26-2009, 11:55 AM	#10
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	I'm staying home. Even though I hear the siren's call. Save me, save me from this addiction! I already have two new toys this month, anyway, and am now pooor. FN

09-26-2009, 12:19 PM	#11
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The purpose of visiting a Gun Show is not acquiring guns only. Looking at those things, I feel happy. Of course, the door ticket cost $10. But better spent than a movie? Saw an 85%+ Mauser Slabside LRH (made in 1900) asking $2k, hesitated a few minutes, but I resisted the lure and bypassed it.

09-26-2009, 01:35 PM	#12
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Ummm. OK, I'll admit it. I also look at (ogle) the young ladies in tight jeans, and low neck lines. "Beautiful girls, walk a little slower when you walk by meee".... FN Last edited by FNorm; 09-26-2009 at 01:43 PM. Reason: add

09-26-2009, 02:59 PM	#13
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	FN, Both of these 1914 Erfurt 4" P08's were obtained over a period of years. Both 100% correct. I'm sure you are aware of the existence out there of probable factory retrofitted 1914 dated Erfurts that do not possess the true features of the "real" 1914 (so called "mongrel" Erfurts). A true 1914 Erfurt has a non-relieved sear,proofed grip screws, no cut out on the receiver front for the artillery sight, and double proofs on the magazine bottom. Also, the mongrels are serialed all over the place, with even "q" and "r" suffixes. The "real" 1914's never got out of the "a" suffix as only 7000 were produced, according to Jan Still. I recently sold #7342 to a lucky collector, that included a 1914 dated holster and a correct double acceptence proofed non-matching extra magazine.

09-26-2009, 06:34 PM	#14
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Lucky collector indeed! I 'm thinking I'd like to see if I can get all the Erfurts. Something about the Imperials... FN Last edited by FNorm; 09-26-2009 at 06:38 PM. Reason: dele

09-26-2009, 06:52 PM	#15
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	All Military P.08, Pg 2, Another 1914, about the middle of the page.

09-26-2009, 08:28 PM	#16
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	FN, I hate to throw water on your aspirations but only TWO 1910 dated Erfurts are known to exist! You'd have an easier time collecting a representative dated example from the DWM imperials. See pages 80-82 of Jan Still's new Central Powers Pistols.

09-26-2009, 09:10 PM	#17
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Yeah, I know about the 1910. I'll never see one, but the rest may be available. I got lucky and already have two of the rare ones. Right now I'm working on major mfgers, and major variations, But again I'll never be able to touch much before, say 1914. A decent Simson may be outta reach. We'll see. Never thought I'd get my Navy Wings either, but I did. FN

09-26-2009, 09:13 PM	#18
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	FN, I really admire your wish to better your collection and especially to narrow down your interest. Imagine the excitement when something you are looking for shows up! We need people like you to keep our luger hobby going and to survive the Obama onslaught.

09-26-2009, 09:26 PM	#19
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	LOL, YUP DR. It has happened already. Strolling the aisles. Suddenly you spot something, your heart rate starts up, breathing increases. A LUGER! FN