Good Ol USA

Thor · 04-28-2004, 12:18 PM

Many of us have a real love for these German Pistols as evidenced by our posts and pictures of them. I just wonder if other countries would have a similar level of interest in collection American pistols, S&W, Colts, Ruger, etc HAD they the opportunity to do so. We are so darn LUCKY and BLESSED to have this freedom. Keep us that way with votes for those that support our freedom, especially our rights as gun owners. Each time I hear of a new Luger pistol acquistion by one of our members I think "how lucky we are to have such freedom to enjoy". Lets keep American Free and Strong! May God bless the USA and our Men and Women of the US Military <img border="0" alt="[soapbox]" title="" src="graemlins/soapbox.gif" />

Sieger · 04-28-2004, 01:03 PM

Dear Thor:

Luck had nothing to do with it. The only price for freedom is blood. I certainly thank those who gave some of theirs for us.

Sieger

Thor · 04-28-2004, 01:59 PM

Sieger, my dad bled for this country on 5 different occasions, so believe me I understand the price of freedom though I do not appreciate it to the extent he did, I cannot. We are indeed blessed to live in the USA.

Vlim · 04-29-2004, 08:49 AM

Hi Thor,

Actually, the pre-1900's American handguns are getting a collector's foothold here. As these percussion fronloaders are considered to be antiques they can be traded without problems here.

Saw some nice examples on display in Belgium, including a nice cased Paterson Colt with all accessories.

I'm going to add a nice 1860's colt to my collection some day

Ron Wood · 04-29-2004, 10:55 AM

Gerben,
I wish you good luck in acquiring a nice 1860s Colt. Even though my collection is mainly Imperial era Lugers, I do have an 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver with a 4" barrel that is one of my favorite pieces. A little diversity is a good thing.

04-28-2004, 12:18 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Good Ol USA Many of us have a real love for these German Pistols as evidenced by our posts and pictures of them. I just wonder if other countries would have a similar level of interest in collection American pistols, S&W, Colts, Ruger, etc HAD they the opportunity to do so. We are so darn LUCKY and BLESSED to have this freedom. Keep us that way with votes for those that support our freedom, especially our rights as gun owners. Each time I hear of a new Luger pistol acquistion by one of our members I think "how lucky we are to have such freedom to enjoy". Lets keep American Free and Strong! May God bless the USA and our Men and Women of the US Military <img border="0" alt="[soapbox]" title="" src="graemlins/soapbox.gif" /> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

04-28-2004, 01:59 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Sieger, my dad bled for this country on 5 different occasions, so believe me I understand the price of freedom though I do not appreciate it to the extent he did, I cannot. We are indeed blessed to live in the USA. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

04-29-2004, 10:55 AM	#5
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: 7,017 Thanks: 1,089 Thanked 5,162 Times in 1,699 Posts	Gerben, I wish you good luck in acquiring a nice 1860s Colt. Even though my collection is mainly Imperial era Lugers, I do have an 1849 Colt Pocket Revolver with a 4" barrel that is one of my favorite pieces. A little diversity is a good thing. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-28-2004, 01:03 PM	#2
Sieger User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,575 Thanks: 2,124 Thanked 400 Times in 249 Posts	Dear Thor: Luck had nothing to do with it. The only price for freedom is blood. I certainly thank those who gave some of theirs for us. Sieger

04-29-2004, 08:49 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi Thor, Actually, the pre-1900's American handguns are getting a collector's foothold here. As these percussion fronloaders are considered to be antiques they can be traded without problems here. Saw some nice examples on display in Belgium, including a nice cased Paterson Colt with all accessories. I'm going to add a nice 1860's colt to my collection some day