Sometimes a blind pig...

Navy · 09-18-2003, 06:51 PM

Gents,
Lady luck was laughing outloud.
To wit: 1917 Navy, 95%+ condition. Now it gets better. First, it is a full rig with matching stock. Next there are three, count 'em, three matching mags. But wait there's more...it is all Kiel property marked...WK 17024. Jans book lists one example; my database lists only 4. And to cap it off, accompanying it are 1917 dated and proofed holster and similarly dated mag pouch. (Haven't found the proof mark yet, but I know it is there.)

The downsides are: no carrying strap and no Imperial Navy tool and the rod, although period navy, is not proofed.

Did a very abbreviated (I am on the road)version of my "forensics" exam, and first blush makes everything look very, very good. The ancient grease and crud in the side plate and on two of the mag followers was a real turn on.

Sometimes a blind pig manages to find an acorn!

Pictures when possible.

Tom A.

09-18-2003, 06:51 PM	#1
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Sometimes a blind pig... Gents, Lady luck was laughing outloud. To wit: 1917 Navy, 95%+ condition. Now it gets better. First, it is a full rig with matching stock. Next there are three, count 'em, three matching mags. But wait there's more...it is all Kiel property marked...WK 17024. Jans book lists one example; my database lists only 4. And to cap it off, accompanying it are 1917 dated and proofed holster and similarly dated mag pouch. (Haven't found the proof mark yet, but I know it is there.) The downsides are: no carrying strap and no Imperial Navy tool and the rod, although period navy, is not proofed. Did a very abbreviated (I am on the road)version of my "forensics" exam, and first blush makes everything look very, very good. The ancient grease and crud in the side plate and on two of the mag followers was a real turn on. Sometimes a blind pig manages to find an acorn! Pictures when possible. Tom A.