Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed

11-17-2001, 04:25 PM

Would someone please give a name or two of honest, competent P-38 dealers and also ones to avoid. tired of gettin' burned. thank you.

Thor · 11-17-2001, 04:28 PM

I sure like John Raum of Akron Ohio, he has sold me some really nice P.38s and I feel he is very reputable. Also see www.p38forum.com Lots of knowledgeable folks there too!John Raum

P38 Parts and fine German Pistols

3031 Weiler St.

Akron, Ohio 44312

Phone: 330-699-0153

Email: ohiowings@aol.com

~Thor~

Marvin · 11-17-2001, 07:32 PM

As Thor stated, John is a great and honest P.38 dealer. Another source is Syd Rachwal, Pompano Beach, FL. Syd usually has 3-5 of the common type P.38s for sale. I have dealt with Syd for a number of years and found him to be honest dealer and a true gentleman. You can call Syd at 954-979-0245. Syd also has many other pistols for sale, inlcuding holsters, magazines, grips, etc. Good Luck on your hunt.

Marvin

schwob · 11-17-2001, 08:02 PM

Syd also does Luger stuff.

Marvin · 11-18-2001, 08:39 AM

Schwob,

You are right and I have bought several Luger from him. I have always found that his description to condition was a little better than he describes. He also sells other collectible pistols and has a nice variety.

marvin

11-18-2001, 12:05 PM

Hi Guys.

I accidently came aross your discussion of the very question I wanted to _ask_.

It so happens I live in Cleveland and Akron is a little ways _south_ of here.

Never heard of John Raum.......but, you would trust him enough to buy a Luger sight unseen?

Al

G.T. · 11-18-2001, 07:24 PM

I dealt with John several times in the past.....always got more then I paid for! I've never heard a neg. statement about him or his items! till...later...G.T.

11-20-2001, 10:33 AM

I not only have a dealer but he has a MINT BYF44 w/ holster. His name is: David Licht.

(320) 286-5013

1491 Quimby Avenue NW

Cokato, MN 55321-4012

Call him as soon as possible as I'm sure it won't last long.

If you have any questions call me 319 398-3644 Work

319 366-4467 Home

Tim Canney

stymie · 11-21-2001, 06:25 PM

Earl J. Sheehan Jr. dba Earl's Repair Service? *just curious*

Dok · 11-22-2001, 10:05 AM

I have had some email contact with him. I was looking to get info on the status of PPKs in Massachusetts, but have not done actual business. It's my understanding he is the "authorized" Walther distributor in the US.

Dok

11-17-2001, 04:25 PM	#1
j. doerre Guest Posts: n/a	Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed Would someone please give a name or two of honest, competent P-38 dealers and also ones to avoid. tired of gettin' burned. thank you.

11-17-2001, 04:28 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Re: Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed I sure like John Raum of Akron Ohio, he has sold me some really nice P.38s and I feel he is very reputable. Also see www.p38forum.com Lots of knowledgeable folks there too!John Raum P38 Parts and fine German Pistols 3031 Weiler St. Akron, Ohio 44312 Phone: 330-699-0153 Email: ohiowings@aol.com ~Thor~

11-17-2001, 07:32 PM	#3
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed As Thor stated, John is a great and honest P.38 dealer. Another source is Syd Rachwal, Pompano Beach, FL. Syd usually has 3-5 of the common type P.38s for sale. I have dealt with Syd for a number of years and found him to be honest dealer and a true gentleman. You can call Syd at 954-979-0245. Syd also has many other pistols for sale, inlcuding holsters, magazines, grips, etc. Good Luck on your hunt. Marvin

11-17-2001, 08:02 PM	#4
schwob RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Coast of Maine Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed Syd also does Luger stuff.

11-18-2001, 08:39 AM	#5
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed Schwob, You are right and I have bought several Luger from him. I have always found that his description to condition was a little better than he describes. He also sells other collectible pistols and has a nice variety. marvin

11-18-2001, 12:05 PM	#6
Al Gordon Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed Hi Guys. I accidently came aross your discussion of the very question I wanted to _ask_. It so happens I live in Cleveland and Akron is a little ways _south_ of here. Never heard of John Raum.......but, you would trust him enough to buy a Luger sight unseen? Al

11-18-2001, 07:24 PM	#7
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,541 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,742 Times in 1,020 Posts	Yup! ....... I dealt with John several times in the past.....always got more then I paid for! I've never heard a neg. statement about him or his items! till...later...G.T.

11-20-2001, 10:33 AM	#8
TIMOTHY CANNEY Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Off Topic, P-38 Dealer Needed I not only have a dealer but he has a MINT BYF44 w/ holster. His name is: David Licht. (320) 286-5013 1491 Quimby Avenue NW Cokato, MN 55321-4012 Call him as soon as possible as I'm sure it won't last long. If you have any questions call me 319 398-3644 Work 319 366-4467 Home Tim Canney

11-21-2001, 06:25 PM	#9
stymie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: KC,MO USA Posts: 114 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Has anyone conducted business w/... Earl J. Sheehan Jr. dba Earl's Repair Service? just curious

11-22-2001, 10:05 AM	#10
Dok RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Bermuda (Eat Your Heart Out) Posts: 1,626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Has anyone conducted business w/... I have had some email contact with him. I was looking to get info on the status of PPKs in Massachusetts, but have not done actual business. It's my understanding he is the "authorized" Walther distributor in the US. Dok