Heads up: Russian Luger... 1906

southriv · 02-09-2007, 11:03 PM

From Bob in Ohio: "I live a stone's throw from the seller. I must admit, he's not into helping collectors, nor wanting to learn, or being square with buyers. He's interested in his 15%... AS explicitly stated by the seller... caveat emptor. "

I bought an auction piece from them a couple years ago. They were not a big help in authenticating the item. It was a mismatch presented as original. I got burned and stuck with a piece that was worth half of what I paid. Luckily it was not super expensive. Still, they do not provide good enough close-ups or phone help. When I have dealt with a auction houses, they will dismantle a gun to check what I need to know.

Personally, I think many of these Lugers look "touched up"

Bob

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02-09-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
southriv User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Countryside New England Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	From Bob in Ohio: "I live a stone's throw from the seller. I must admit, he's not into helping collectors, nor wanting to learn, or being square with buyers. He's interested in his 15%... AS explicitly stated by the seller... caveat emptor. " I bought an auction piece from them a couple years ago. They were not a big help in authenticating the item. It was a mismatch presented as original. I got burned and stuck with a piece that was worth half of what I paid. Luckily it was not super expensive. Still, they do not provide good enough close-ups or phone help. When I have dealt with a auction houses, they will dismantle a gun to check what I need to know. Personally, I think many of these Lugers look "touched up" Bob