2015 SOS gathering

JTD · 03-03-2015, 10:27 AM

Crown Plaza diner gathering. Thanks to George Anderson for making it happen. Food, and friends were great. John

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 10:40 AM

I've never heard of the "Show Of Shows"; what show was it??? Louisville???

John Sabato · 03-03-2015, 10:49 AM

Looks like some folks I used to know... but it probably isn't cause they were much thinner!

(and so was I!)

Wish I could have been there...

Ron Wood · 03-03-2015, 11:53 AM

Richard,
The SOS is in Louisville and this is the last year that it will be held at the same time as the "National Gun Day" show. Together they one of the biggest and best militaria and gun shows in the country.
You know me but haven't met in person. I am the guy in the brown shirt just to the right of the tall guy in the back row. The gathering is the usual group of Luger enthusiasts that attend the show.
Ron

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

The SOS is in Louisville and this is the last year that it will be held at the same time as the "National Gun Day" show.

But it will still be held, right???

Just a different weekend???

But I'm interested in the dinner...Did you guys have prime rib??? King size, rare, seared, and oozing with juice??? And baked potato, with lots of butter???

JTD · 03-03-2015, 12:50 PM

Richard, Ron pretty much summed it up. Sorry for the short and poor discription.
I assure you that their are not any street bums in the pic, in fact several are world class authorities / collectors of Luger pistols ( and some the P-38) as well as many other types of collector pistols. The others, like myself, are just avid collectors in the company of giants. I am very proud and honored to be associated with any one, or all of them!

I will not divulge their names without their permission, they may do so themselves if they so wish. I will tell you the one standing 2nd from the right is me.

John

JTD · 03-03-2015, 01:02 PM

Richard, yes we had that for dinner, plus lots more and their was even an adult beverage or two reported!

From what I have herd, they will be on seperate dates, and no longer the same weekend. This is a bummer, because it is/ was about 2000 tables of quality militaria in one hall, and about the same or more in the gun show. The venue bumped them for a helicopter event that wants the entire expo center. All the big dealers are there. I also met many fine people from both the forums that are not in the diner picture there. John

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 01:37 PM

Since the two shows will be split up next year, which is the better choice for someone primarily interested in firearms???

Dwight Gruber · 03-03-2015, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Since the two shows will be split up next year, which is the better choice for someone primarily interested in firearms???

Depends on the firearms. "National Gun Day"--the gun show--was all across the board: antique, western, sporting long guns, modern and black guns, military, etc. "Show of Shows"--the military show--was military items of all kinds and all eras, firearms were pretty exclusively military.

There were many more Lugers, of all descriptions, scattered around the military show.

--Dwight

lew1 · 03-03-2015, 06:13 PM

Try Tulsa. More guns old and new.

sheepherder · 03-03-2015, 06:41 PM

So what all went on at the show??? What did you buy, sell, see???

Let's hear about it!!!

spacecoast · 03-03-2015, 07:11 PM

You guys really need to come to Orlando next year. Escape the cold.

lew1 · 03-03-2015, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spacecoast

You guys really need to come to Orlando next year. Escape the cold.

I hear that Lakeland is a good show.

guns3545 · 03-03-2015, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lew1

I hear that Lakeland is a good show.

The Lakeland January Show is world class.

But Tulsa is also great.

John

cirelaw · 03-03-2015, 08:20 PM

If I have to walk or crawl, I'll be there next year~~~~ Eric

Schupo · 03-04-2015, 09:10 AM

I had a good show this year. I picked up two police P.38 rigs and a few other goodies. I also sold well but mostly small price items that paid expenses. I will miss having the NGD show on the same weekend but the SOS promoters explained that a helicopter show took all the display areas and bumped both shows. Perhaps they will be able to get them in synch once again later on. I reserved my tables for next year's SOS at the show so I will be back.

JTD · 03-04-2015, 10:52 AM

A unit marked Prussan pickelhaube, a guard marked stalhelm, a pickelhaube spike for a helmet I have, a 98K sling, 3 wood luger mags, lots of great pictures, a Prussan belt and buckle, and some other small stuff. Oh, also a 1912 DWM Grenadier unit marked luger (m/mag) with a nice Reichsrevolver holster thrown in. Got to handle and observe 3 RARE and historical B series prototypes that got their blessings as authentic from several people knowledgable enough to do so. Also learned more over a few drinks than a month with my nose in a book. Another highlight was a walk around the show with Ron Wood talking about lugers and life, then observe him de-authenticate a CC mag declared legit by several experts. (claim of the seller). He obviously did not know who he was talking to, but found out why it was fake quite quickly. (QUOTE: Want to put your money where your mouth is?...........) Purchase was declined. I REALLY wish we got together as a group more often. Jerry, we missed your company. John

lugerholsterrepair · 03-04-2015, 11:21 AM

John, Thanks for a detailed report! Yes, and I missed the company of many fine fellows I know! I am determined to keep working, trying to catch up on previous commitments. Glad you guys could do it.

cirelaw · 03-04-2015, 12:08 PM

What does SOS stand for?? Eric

Ron Wood · 03-04-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

What does SOS stand for?? Eric

See post #2 in this thread.

03-03-2015, 10:27 AM	#1
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03-03-2015, 10:49 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Looks like some folks I used to know... but it probably isn't cause they were much thinner! (and so was I!) Wish I could have been there... __________________ 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..."*

03-03-2015, 11:53 AM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 5,139 Times in 1,689 Posts	Richard, The SOS is in Louisville and this is the last year that it will be held at the same time as the "National Gun Day" show. Together they one of the biggest and best militaria and gun shows in the country. You know me but haven't met in person. I am the guy in the brown shirt just to the right of the tall guy in the back row. The gathering is the usual group of Luger enthusiasts that attend the show. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-03-2015, 01:37 PM	#8
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,441 Times in 2,329 Posts	Since the two shows will be split up next year, which is the better choice for someone primarily interested in firearms??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 03-03-2015 at 06:47 PM.

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lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	Try Tulsa. More guns old and new. __________________ charlie

03-03-2015, 10:40 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,441 Times in 2,329 Posts	I've never heard of the "Show Of Shows"; what show was it??? Louisville??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter... Last edited by sheepherder; 03-03-2015 at 06:46 PM.

03-03-2015, 12:50 PM	#6
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	Richard, Ron pretty much summed it up. Sorry for the short and poor discription. I assure you that their are not any street bums in the pic, in fact several are world class authorities / collectors of Luger pistols ( and some the P-38) as well as many other types of collector pistols. The others, like myself, are just avid collectors in the company of giants. I am very proud and honored to be associated with any one, or all of them! I will not divulge their names without their permission, they may do so themselves if they so wish. I will tell you the one standing 2nd from the right is me. John

03-03-2015, 01:02 PM	#7
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	Richard, yes we had that for dinner, plus lots more and their was even an adult beverage or two reported! From what I have herd, they will be on seperate dates, and no longer the same weekend. This is a bummer, because it is/ was about 2000 tables of quality militaria in one hall, and about the same or more in the gun show. The venue bumped them for a helicopter event that wants the entire expo center. All the big dealers are there. I also met many fine people from both the forums that are not in the diner picture there. John

03-03-2015, 06:41 PM	#11
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,400 Thanked 4,441 Times in 2,329 Posts	So what all went on at the show??? What did you buy, sell, see??? Let's hear about it!!! __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

03-03-2015, 07:11 PM	#12
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	You guys really need to come to Orlando next year. Escape the cold.

03-03-2015, 08:20 PM	#15
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	If I have to walk or crawl, I'll be there next year~~~~ Eric

03-04-2015, 09:10 AM	#16
Schupo User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Metro Posts: 206 Thanks: 1 Thanked 102 Times in 47 Posts	I had a good show this year. I picked up two police P.38 rigs and a few other goodies. I also sold well but mostly small price items that paid expenses. I will miss having the NGD show on the same weekend but the SOS promoters explained that a helicopter show took all the display areas and bumped both shows. Perhaps they will be able to get them in synch once again later on. I reserved my tables for next year's SOS at the show so I will be back. __________________ "You can't please everyone, so you have got to please yourself." Ricky Nelson

03-04-2015, 10:52 AM	#17
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	A unit marked Prussan pickelhaube, a guard marked stalhelm, a pickelhaube spike for a helmet I have, a 98K sling, 3 wood luger mags, lots of great pictures, a Prussan belt and buckle, and some other small stuff. Oh, also a 1912 DWM Grenadier unit marked luger (m/mag) with a nice Reichsrevolver holster thrown in. Got to handle and observe 3 RARE and historical B series prototypes that got their blessings as authentic from several people knowledgable enough to do so. Also learned more over a few drinks than a month with my nose in a book. Another highlight was a walk around the show with Ron Wood talking about lugers and life, then observe him de-authenticate a CC mag declared legit by several experts. (claim of the seller). He obviously did not know who he was talking to, but found out why it was fake quite quickly. (QUOTE: Want to put your money where your mouth is?...........) Purchase was declined. I REALLY wish we got together as a group more often. Jerry, we missed your company. John

03-04-2015, 11:21 AM	#18
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,766 Thanks: 4,883 Thanked 3,121 Times in 1,432 Posts	John, Thanks for a detailed report! Yes, and I missed the company of many fine fellows I know! I am determined to keep working, trying to catch up on previous commitments. Glad you guys could do it. __________________ 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."

03-04-2015, 12:08 PM	#19
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	What does SOS stand for?? Eric