Peresian LP08 Serial Numbers

[guns3545]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

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...

FWIW and FYI for those interested in Persians, there are a lot more LP.08s around that are not correct than there are correct and unmolested examples. Their history is very checkered and they have been through a lot of hands. As far as I can tell many of those in the USA came through Frankonia, a German dealer who bought caseloads of LP.08s and parts, mainly leatherware when the Iranians disposed of them. They were offered in Europe and the States. The Brits also bought a pile of "Stuff" from the Iranians.

Additionally, unlike the P.08s and the Cutaways, Mauser did not make the barrels; but instead used old DWM barrels that had come to them through the BKIW transaction. They were really a hybrid to start with.

The Persian contract is an unusual one from many aspects but very interesting.

John

[Arizona Slim]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

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...

I agree sheepherder, that was a nice Persian although there was one other thing that bothered me, to my untrained eye it appeared to be 95% original finish as stated but the lands and groves in the barrel were pretty well worn, which of course could still be possible if it were well taken care of. But, as you say, if it is offered again as a mismatcked pistol I would be interested in posting a bid.

Lon