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Dan Clemons · 04-04-2002, 10:52 AM

This is an all matching 1920 Swiss 6" with Leichtenstein proof. It came from the World of Lugers inventory.

Glad to have it.

Dan

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/SwissFullLeft.jpg

Dan Clemons · 04-04-2002, 10:54 AM

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/SwissTrigger.jpg

Dan Clemons · 04-04-2002, 10:56 AM

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/SwissLeftGrip.jpg

Orv Reichert · 04-04-2002, 11:08 AM

what is a 'Leichtenstein proof'???

Bob in AZ · 04-04-2002, 11:34 AM

just how much such a thing of beauty cost? Looks to be well out of my price range....

Lonnie Zimmerman · 04-04-2002, 12:11 PM

tracyp · 04-04-2002, 12:53 PM

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Johnny Peppers · 04-04-2002, 02:55 PM

Can't see the proof well enough to make out what it is. Is it a drawn bow with arrow and a cross in the center?

Dan Clemons · 04-04-2002, 02:58 PM

Leichtenstein is a small independent

principality (161 square km!) that lies between Swizerland and Austria.

Dan Clemons · 04-04-2002, 03:00 PM

I sure wished I could shoot it. It appears to have never been shot. I will not shoot it either.

Thanks for asking.

Dan

04-04-2002, 03:26 PM

Sir, You have my well deserved respect and admiration for having posession of such an exemplary firearm. I'm sure you will provide it with a suitable home. Thanks for letting us see it.

Roadkill

BILL · 04-04-2002, 07:31 PM

What is the story on how often the Swiss arsenals refinished their Lugers? I have been told by several who collect only the Swiss that it was common practice for them to call the Lugers back in every so often and 'arsenal refinish' them and that this does not in any way lower the collectable value. I would think that after several bluings that certain stamps and features would get faint. Any thoughts on this?

Johnny Peppers · 04-04-2002, 09:09 PM

Bill,

The Swiss did not mistreat their Lugers, and from what I have heard the refinish might just be to freshen up the blue and strawing. If the old blue was chemically stripped, there would be little or virtually no wear to the markings in the refinishing process.

The Swiss were really into target shooting, and the book "FAUSTFEUERWAFFEN DER EIDGENOSSEN" has a picture of an 06/1920 with a Hammerli barrel and the same proof mark as on Dan's pistol. It is listed as "Selbstladepistole, Schweiz Rework".

Thor · 04-04-2002, 09:14 PM

I agree with Johnny on the finish refurb! Thor

04-04-2002, 10:52 AM	#1
Dan Clemons User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	To pretty for words.. This is an all matching 1920 Swiss 6" with Leichtenstein proof. It came from the World of Lugers inventory. Glad to have it. Dan http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/SwissFullLeft.jpg

04-04-2002, 10:54 AM	#2
Dan Clemons User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trigger Shot (EOM) http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/SwissTrigger.jpg

04-04-2002, 10:56 AM	#3
Dan Clemons User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Note the Proof shot (EOM) http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/SwissLeftGrip.jpg

04-04-2002, 11:08 AM	#4
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	pretty what is a 'Leichtenstein proof'???

04-04-2002, 11:34 AM	#5
Bob in AZ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re:do I dare ask,,, just how much such a thing of beauty cost? Looks to be well out of my price range....

04-04-2002, 12:11 PM	#6
Lonnie Zimmerman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re:Dan; a real beauty!! (EOM)

04-04-2002, 12:53 PM	#7
tracyp User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Peoples Republic of Kalifornia Posts: 391 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It looks GREAT Dan (EOM)

04-04-2002, 01:02 PM	#8
66mustang Guest Posts: n/a	Very nice! (EOM)

04-04-2002, 02:04 PM	#9
Wm. "Pete" Ebbink Guest Posts: n/a	How Do Ya' Not Want To Shoot It...? (EOM)

04-04-2002, 02:55 PM	#10
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Note the Proof shot Can't see the proof well enough to make out what it is. Is it a drawn bow with arrow and a cross in the center?

04-04-2002, 02:58 PM	#11
Dan Clemons User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Leichtenstein Proof Leichtenstein is a small independent principality (161 square km!) that lies between Swizerland and Austria.

04-04-2002, 03:00 PM	#12
Dan Clemons User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: How Do Ya' Not Want To Shoot It...? I sure wished I could shoot it. It appears to have never been shot. I will not shoot it either. Thanks for asking. Dan

04-04-2002, 03:26 PM	#13
R. Grady/Roadkill Guest Posts: n/a	Re: How Do Ya' Not Want To Shoot It...? Sir, You have my well deserved respect and admiration for having posession of such an exemplary firearm. I'm sure you will provide it with a suitable home. Thanks for letting us see it. Roadkill

04-04-2002, 07:31 PM	#14
BILL User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Washington Posts: 826 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Swiss Lugers What is the story on how often the Swiss arsenals refinished their Lugers? I have been told by several who collect only the Swiss that it was common practice for them to call the Lugers back in every so often and 'arsenal refinish' them and that this does not in any way lower the collectable value. I would think that after several bluings that certain stamps and features would get faint. Any thoughts on this?

04-04-2002, 09:09 PM	#15
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Swiss Lugers Bill, The Swiss did not mistreat their Lugers, and from what I have heard the refinish might just be to freshen up the blue and strawing. If the old blue was chemically stripped, there would be little or virtually no wear to the markings in the refinishing process. The Swiss were really into target shooting, and the book "FAUSTFEUERWAFFEN DER EIDGENOSSEN" has a picture of an 06/1920 with a Hammerli barrel and the same proof mark as on Dan's pistol. It is listed as "Selbstladepistole, Schweiz Rework".

04-04-2002, 09:14 PM	#16
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Re: Swiss Lugers I agree with Johnny on the finish refurb! Thor