Very nice Mauser Persian Artillery

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by megsdad

Too bad you are selling this this nice Artillery Luger through RIA and getting caught up in the "Shattuck Lugers" that are owned and being auctioned by RIA.

Intriguing comment, megsdad...Do you mean the Persian owned by Robert may go for less than 'usual' since Shattuck's Lugers are on the same auction???

Perhaps Robert can explain the 'Iranian' connection mentioned on this auction...(I know Iran was part of Persia at one time, but what does this have to do with Lugers?)

[Norme]

Hi Rich, Iran was known as Persia prior to 1935. Regards, Norm

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Rich, Iran was known as Persia prior to 1935. Regards, Norm

I said that already, Norm...

We Americans do have History in our schools, you know...

[Norme]

I'm sorry, Rich, I misunderstood your question. I meant no offense. Regards, Norm

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Norme

I'm sorry, Rich, I misunderstood your question.

Robert's inclusion of 'Iran" begs the question [to me, at least] of whether there was some kind of Iranian connection, maybe an 'Iranian Contract' for Lugers...Post 1935...Not part of the original 'Persian' contract of 1000 or the later 980 as publicized by Walter...

[Edward Tinker]

If he said Iran instead of Persia, I don't think he's wrong and I think we can lighten up on the guy In fact, I have been looking for some Iranian lugers since I got here, as the border is 'this' close (see below, its a entering iran sign)


IMHO, a righteous luger is liable to go for more if included with some questionable items in my opinion?

Ed

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

If he said Iran instead of Persia, I don't think he's wrong and I think we can lighten up on the guy...

I didn't intend to 'get down' on Robert; in fact, I have entered a sealed bid on it already...

I was interested in knowing if the "Iranians"/or the Shah had another order besides what is commonly referred to as "Persian" Lugers...That is, the original contract/contracts...Some say 1929, some say 1935...

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

...I have been looking for some Iranian lugers since I got here, as the border is 'this' close (see below, its a entering iran sign)...

Ed -

If it's not too much trouble, could you get a shot of the other side of the sign??? I'm curious if it says "You are entering Iraq", or "You are leaving Iran", or "Have a good day", or whatever...

Ummm...Looks like it's 'whatever'...

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Rich, Iran was known as Persia prior to 1935. Regards, Norm

Norm's picking on me!!!

(Everybody is lately; must be Poop On The Postman Month)