Metal P.38 shipping containers...

G.T. · 01-07-2013, 09:02 AM

Hello to all, I posted this on the P.38 forum with no replies?? So, I thought I'd ask here, as the crates would probably work just as well for 4" barrel Lugers, but then again, maybe not with the different grip angle...

Anyway, as soon as I hear some price suggestions, onto the sales forum here...
Soooo, when the bulk of the P38s were imported in the last go around, they were shipped in metal shipping boxes holding, I think, quantity 30 P38's, with all the appropriate padding and such...does anyone know approximately what one of these is worth on the current marketplace?? I have two I'm considering selling or trading..But really have no idea as to value, etc... Anyone with an interest or info can email me at gctomeks@msn.com best to all, til...lat'r....GT :wink:

John Sabato · 01-07-2013, 09:47 AM

GT,

You can email the photos to me and I will be glad to post them for you... You just keep doing what you do best on them there machines!

Edward Tinker · 01-07-2013, 10:51 AM

Gt, these are like the picture on front page of p38 forum?

Vlim · 01-07-2013, 12:40 PM

IIRC these shipping containers were of WW2 vintage, but were recycled from WW2 ammunition or hand grenade shipping containers.

I wouldn't mind owning one, though. Nice WW2 / Russian Capture / End of Cold War story in one box.

G.T. · 01-07-2013, 07:24 PM

The ones I have are metal?? I also have a wooden one as pictured, and as Gerben said, it is a converted ammo crate.. I'll get some pics to John.. probably tomorrow.. best to all, til...lat'r...GT

G.T. · 01-07-2013, 09:32 AM

Hi Rich, post war?? Most likely.... I never really gave it that much thought.. there was a big scramble to get them 20 years ago... I heard tell that most were just tossed?? I'll take some pics today, and perhaps someone can help me post them..??... As I'm fairly challenged on computers..

... best to all, til....lat'r....GT

01-07-2013, 09:02 AM	#1
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	Metal P.38 shipping containers... Hello to all, I posted this on the P.38 forum with no replies?? So, I thought I'd ask here, as the crates would probably work just as well for 4" barrel Lugers, but then again, maybe not with the different grip angle... Anyway, as soon as I hear some price suggestions, onto the sales forum here... Soooo, when the bulk of the P38s were imported in the last go around, they were shipped in metal shipping boxes holding, I think, quantity 30 P38's, with all the appropriate padding and such...does anyone know approximately what one of these is worth on the current marketplace?? I have two I'm considering selling or trading..But really have no idea as to value, etc... Anyone with an interest or info can email me at gctomeks@msn.com best to all, til...lat'r....GT :wink:

01-07-2013, 09:47 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	GT, You can email the photos to me and I will be glad to post them for you... You just keep doing what you do best on them there machines! __________________ 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..."*

01-07-2013, 10:51 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Gt, these are like the picture on front page of p38 forum? __________________ 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

01-07-2013, 07:24 PM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	actually... The ones I have are metal?? I also have a wooden one as pictured, and as Gerben said, it is a converted ammo crate.. I'll get some pics to John.. probably tomorrow.. best to all, til...lat'r...GT

01-07-2013, 09:32 AM	#6
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	post war Hi Rich, post war?? Most likely.... I never really gave it that much thought.. there was a big scramble to get them 20 years ago... I heard tell that most were just tossed?? I'll take some pics today, and perhaps someone can help me post them..??... As I'm fairly challenged on computers.. ... best to all, til....lat'r....GT

01-07-2013, 12:40 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	IIRC these shipping containers were of WW2 vintage, but were recycled from WW2 ammunition or hand grenade shipping containers. I wouldn't mind owning one, though. Nice WW2 / Russian Capture / End of Cold War story in one box.