Not Quite Right Navy

[tom]

To the Forum,


Gents and some of you who aren't,


I have been playing with Lugers for 40 plus years now and one thing I have learned is to trust investigation over instinct.


I have been flim-flammed before-who hasn't-but I don't think (lets say I feverently hope)it won't happen again.


These days, I never buy a piece for over $2K unless I am very certain of its origin and/or have a right of return. Likewise, I use the Ott light, loupe and a couple of other tricks I have picked up to spot the *improved* pieces that float around.


But mostly, I spend hunderds of hours reading and studying. And I do not limit these efforts to the popular authors-Still, Kenyon, etc. I read heavily on metalurgy, leather conservation, German Naval history, etc...all of this is to provide me with additional insight into the context in which our favorite pistols were manufactured and used. I also try to attend a couple of the major shows each year, hopefully to score something really nice as I was able to do at the last two MAX shows, but mostly to see whats being touted as real, learn whats showing up and keep a pulse on the market.


I would commend similar actions on all listmember's parts as well as joining NAPCA.


Glad you liked my trip through the Not Quite Right Navy. As I investigate additional pieces, as time permits, I will share these investigations with the membership.


Tom