Herman Goering's Personal Pistol - Page 2

alanint · 05-22-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Look at the gun more carefully guys. The "o" does have an umlaut.

I initially thought so too, Ron, but now I'm leaning to specks of dust, mainly because they do not seem centered over the "o" and because there are a number of similar specks all over the gun, (it is filthy and poorly maintained in general).

I also wonder about the simple initial "H". I'm not sure Goering's ego would allow for anything less than the full spelling of his name.

Another question: are those the vestiges of Gold or Silver plating on the frame?, (if so, that might lend some creedence to the story) or were the these pistol's frames made of some alloy which would wear that much differently than the slide, whose blueing is largely intact?

Olle · 05-22-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by alanint

Another question: are those the vestiges of Gold or Silver plating on the frame?, (if so, that might lend some creedence to the story) or were the these pistol's frames made of some alloy which would wear that much differently than the slide, whose blueing is largely intact?

I noticed that too, and I have seen the same effect on parts that are hardened differently. Haven't seen this on any other Walthers though, so I'm pretty sure it's something else... Could be plating, could be a mismatched pistol with a severely worn frame and a slide from Goering's stash of spare parts?

ithacaartist · 05-22-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by postino

I've been looking for a jade Buddha statue since I first saw one back in 1971 on Okinawa...Well, not actually jade...I'm sure it was plaster...but I really wanted one with a clock in its belly...

Never have found one...Yet...

(But an AF buddy found this in a war surplus shop...but I don't think it's a Buddha...)

Postie, how 'bout finding a plaster one and retrofitting it with a clock? Careful, though, doing this may cause your Karma to runoover your Dogma...

azlaw · 05-31-2012, 11:26 PM

Oh, and here are the matching fireplace andirons... I have a plasma cutter and a MIG welder, can I get $1,400 a set too?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=288764321

pors12 · 06-01-2012, 03:38 PM

I think RM Göring very often was seen with an
smith and wesson or webley revolver ...

Otto

andwaahs · 06-01-2012, 03:43 PM

What exactly are they and what has the current owner of these big swastikas been using them for the past 40 year?, must have been like a gorilla in the room when company came over.

the gunman · 06-01-2012, 05:21 PM

Azlaw the andirons are mine. I have had them in my possession for over 20 years the last owner is 92 and still punching . I CAN ASSURE YOU MY FRIEND The story posted is not a story. As to the size have you seen photos of fireplaces you can walk into.? I have. Plasma cutter MY ASS till you know what you are looking at for FACT best keep quiet my friend.

alanint · 06-01-2012, 06:04 PM

Richard,

Can you add anything else to what has been posted? This is fascinating! One of the few examples of a real MP36 SMG in existence also came out of the ruins of Karinhall.

andwaahs · 06-01-2012, 06:15 PM

But what are they, as in what purpose do they perfom in this big fire? not being cheeky I realy have no idea what Iam looking at here.

the gunman · 06-01-2012, 06:48 PM

Hi Alanint I have that article about the MP36 quite and interesting story. Wonder where thet damn thing is at now. Those andirons were taken out of one of the destroyed buildings on the property but they did come off the estate. In one of the german books on it they are pictured. Im still looking for the photos. With no luck.

the gunman · 06-01-2012, 06:50 PM

Andwaahs they hold the logs.......

andwaahs · 06-01-2012, 07:12 PM

Fine items, a little difficult to display round my way, but certainly unique. good luck with the sale.

06-01-2012, 06:04 PM	#28
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Richard, Can you add anything else to what has been posted? This is fascinating! One of the few examples of a real MP36 SMG in existence also came out of the ruins of Karinhall. Last edited by alanint; 06-01-2012 at 09:47 PM.

05-31-2012, 11:26 PM	#24
azlaw User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 207 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Oh, and here are the matching fireplace andirons... I have a plasma cutter and a MIG welder, can I get $1,400 a set too? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=288764321

06-01-2012, 03:38 PM	#25
pors12 User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Austria Posts: 115 Thanks: 24 Thanked 59 Times in 21 Posts	I think RM Göring very often was seen with an smith and wesson or webley revolver ... Otto

06-01-2012, 03:43 PM	#26
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	What exactly are they and what has the current owner of these big swastikas been using them for the past 40 year?, must have been like a gorilla in the room when company came over.

06-01-2012, 05:21 PM	#27
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Azlaw the andirons are mine. I have had them in my possession for over 20 years the last owner is 92 and still punching . I CAN ASSURE YOU MY FRIEND The story posted is not a story. As to the size have you seen photos of fireplaces you can walk into.? I have. Plasma cutter MY ASS till you know what you are looking at for FACT best keep quiet my friend.

06-01-2012, 06:15 PM	#29
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	But what are they, as in what purpose do they perfom in this big fire? not being cheeky I realy have no idea what Iam looking at here.

06-01-2012, 06:48 PM	#30
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Hi Alanint I have that article about the MP36 quite and interesting story. Wonder where thet damn thing is at now. Those andirons were taken out of one of the destroyed buildings on the property but they did come off the estate. In one of the german books on it they are pictured. Im still looking for the photos. With no luck.

06-01-2012, 06:50 PM	#31
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Andwaahs they hold the logs.......

06-01-2012, 07:12 PM	#32
andwaahs User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 85 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Fine items, a little difficult to display round my way, but certainly unique. good luck with the sale.