Info needed on my "new" Vickers

Hugh · 07-28-2004, 08:14 PM

Here are pics of the Dutch Vickers I recently bought on Auction Arms.The frame is SN8007, while the receiver/bbl & toggle are SN4706. Both numbers are in the correct SN range for Vickers Dutch Indies guns.

Can anyone interpret the Farsi(?) Siamese(?)markings on the rear of the frame? Any speculation on how they got on a dutch Luger?

From the sellers description, I bought this gun with the intention of having Thor restore it. However, upon receiving it, I am having second thoughts. It has no deep pits, just medium to heavy freckling and probably 70% original blue, although the bore is not to good, rough and poor rifling with no deep pitting. Due to its relatively rarity, should I leave it alone?

So, I will take a vote of the Forum members, to leave "as is" or "restore"? Please voice your opinion.

07-28-2004, 08:14 PM	#1
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 166 Times in 65 Posts	Info needed on my "new" Vickers Here are pics of the Dutch Vickers I recently bought on Auction Arms.The frame is SN8007, while the receiver/bbl & toggle are SN4706. Both numbers are in the correct SN range for Vickers Dutch Indies guns. Can anyone interpret the Farsi(?) Siamese(?)markings on the rear of the frame? Any speculation on how they got on a dutch Luger? From the sellers description, I bought this gun with the intention of having Thor restore it. However, upon receiving it, I am having second thoughts. It has no deep pits, just medium to heavy freckling and probably 70% original blue, although the bore is not to good, rough and poor rifling with no deep pitting. Due to its relatively rarity, should I leave it alone? So, I will take a vote of the Forum members, to leave "as is" or "restore"? Please voice your opinion. __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*