SS Luger at Collectors Firearms

Sergio Natali · 03-01-2015, 04:26 AM

QUOTE: There is no proof the SS marked their weapons in such a manner, and most floating around out there are fake. UNQUOTE

I agree, then the so called Death's Head Totenkopf is pretty rarely found, moreover if I'm not wrong German Imperial units adopted the Deathhead as their symbol, that is why we see it in several German units.

Sergio

sheepherder · 03-01-2015, 10:56 AM

I find it sad and surprising that a dealer [Simpsons] is presenting this as if it were authentic, and at such an inflated price.

I've dealt with Simpsons [bought my 1900AE from them] and have been of the opinion that they were one of the 'good ones'...

When I called Simpsons, Floyd Gray took my call, pulled the 1900AE out of "the vault", and called out every descriptive detail he could think of as he examined it. No other dealership has done this for me.

While I understand that Simpsons wants to make money on their sales, a disclaimer would surely be in order for this Luger. I would be hard pressed to recommend Simpsons in the future.

03-01-2015, 04:26 AM	#1
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	QUOTE: There is no proof the SS marked their weapons in such a manner, and most floating around out there are fake. UNQUOTE I agree, then the so called Death's Head Totenkopf is pretty rarely found, moreover if I'm not wrong German Imperial units adopted the Deathhead as their symbol, that is why we see it in several German units. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

03-01-2015, 10:56 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,208 Thanks: 1,425 Thanked 4,474 Times in 2,343 Posts	I find it sad and surprising that a dealer [Simpsons] is presenting this as if it were authentic, and at such an inflated price. I've dealt with Simpsons [bought my 1900AE from them] and have been of the opinion that they were one of the 'good ones'... When I called Simpsons, Floyd Gray took my call, pulled the 1900AE out of "the vault", and called out every descriptive detail he could think of as he examined it. No other dealership has done this for me. While I understand that Simpsons wants to make money on their sales, a disclaimer would surely be in order for this Luger. I would be hard pressed to recommend Simpsons in the future. __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

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