Peresian LP08 Serial Numbers

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

For your consideration...

Hi,

Just so you know, the numbers are properly read from right to left.

Sieger

[Arizona Slim]

Originally Posted by Sieger

Hi,

Just so you know, the numbers are properly read from right to left.

Sieger

Thanks Sieger, I did not know that.

Lon

[guns3545]

Originally Posted by Sieger

Hi,

Just so you know, the numbers are properly read from right to left.

Sieger

Actually, while Farsi script is written, and read, from right to left, numbers are written left to right.

John

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by guns3545

Actually, while Farsi script is written, and read, from right to left, numbers are written left to right.

John

If true, someone needs to tell both the importer and the ATF, as all I"ve seen on the Persian Mauser rifles have been transcribed from right to left.


Sieger

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by guns3545

Actually, while Farsi script is written, and read, from right to left, numbers are written left to right.

John

This site also confirms that. It also points out the differences between Persian and Arabic numerals -

http://persian.nmelrc.org/persianword/numbers.htm

Are the 'Persian' Lugers in Farsi, Persian, or Arabic???

Lonnie, I would have to say this would be a major annoyance/outrage to me...My FFL receiver charges $40 for both incoming and outgoing, plus it would be ~$25 for 2nd Day shipping (I think RIA requires that?) so that's ~$100 out of my pocket and nothing to show for it...That's if RIA refunds the original shipping, auction fees, and hammer price...

A hundred bucks is a lot of money to me...Losing it would be a real financial blow...

[guns3545]

Are the 'Persian' Lugers in Farsi, Persian, or Arabic??? [/QUOTE]



They are Farsi numbers and text. But in reality Persian is a simple English translation of Farsi. However, to peoples in the region, they differentiate dialects of the "Persian" language by saying that depending on your region you speak Farsi, Dari or Tajiki.

But the main point is that, in answer to the question, there are differences between Persian/Farsi and standard Arabic.

John

[sheepherder]

It's off-topic, John, but thanks for the pic of the cutaway Luger! I have a set of Khyber Pass grips I was planning to make into 'cartridge counter' grips like the Dutch experimental models. That gives me an idea of how they cut out the slot!

[Arizona Slim]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Lonnie, I would have to say this would be a major annoyance/outrage to me...My FFL receiver charges $40 for both incoming and outgoing, plus it would be ~$25 for 2nd Day shipping (I think RIA requires that?) so that's ~$100 out of my pocket and nothing to show for it...That's if RIA refunds the original shipping, auction fees, and hammer price...

A hundred bucks is a lot of money to me...Losing it would be a real financial blow...

Thanks Sheepherder, appreciate your comments and yes I would be very upset if I had to eat the the associated fees that goes along with purchasing a firearm over the internet. Fortunatly I have a C&R FFL so I avoided that fee plus the auction house in question (PoulinAntiques) has agreed to reimburse me for the return shipping fees so hopefully I won't be out anything. As far as I can tell tell they are a reputable company and if all goes well I won't hesitate to give them my business in the future.

Lon

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Arizona Slim

Fortunatly I have a C&R FFL so I avoided that fee plus the auction house in question (PoulinAntiques) has agreed to reimburse me for the return shipping fees...

All good! When you said 'major auction house' I had thoughts of RIA and their policies.

Too bad about this artillery. If they offer it again as a mismatched/lower price, it might still be worth something...