Steyr Roth M1907

[Angus Magnus]

Originally Posted by Olle

I believe the guy was asking $800 (2011), but through some successful trading with him I ended up having maybe $300-$400 in it. I believe $700-$800 was the going rate at the time, at least I remember feeling very confident that I could get one for that price. Coincidentally, a friend bought one in similar condition for $800 at about the same time.

What a bargain! Ah, the halcyon days...

Now my hunt begins. Hopefully I can come back here in the future to show off my find and make you guys drool!

[Olle]

Originally Posted by Angus Magnus

What a bargain! Ah, the halcyon days...

Now my hunt begins. Hopefully I can come back here in the future to show off my find and make you guys drool!

Yeah, if I had only had that crystal ball I would have bought a bunch of them. Plus all the other cool guns that have gone through the roof, like the Steyr-Mannlicher pistols. However, I have learned not to dwell on missed opportunities, I'm perfectly content with the good deals I actually got.

Anyway, your gun is out there, you just have to wait until it surfaces. Patience you must have, my young padawan.

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by Olle

Anyway, your gun is out there, you just have to wait until it surfaces. Patience you must have, my young padawan.

yeah! I know that line.

Also have a prayer for it:

Mighty Lord give me patience... BUT, GIVE IT NOW!!!

[Angus Magnus]

Originally Posted by kurusu

yeah! I know that line.

Also have a prayer for it:

Mighty Lord give me patience... BUT, GIVE IT NOW!!!

Hahahaha
That's exactly the sentiment!

So far I have spotted two candidates at the extremes:

#1 Steyr - Must've been wrapped in something unsavory or stored in leather for years, no pitting but finish is browned and splotchy. Internals and bore VG+/EX. Grips have seen some abuse, but nothing too drastic. Unit marked "D.R." (anyone know?) $600

#2 Feg - Finish is 90-95% and gorgeous, hairline crack in left grip, with holster. No unit mark. $1800

Rescue the ugly stray or pay up for the showdog?

Cant take both... they will fight and eat me out of house and home...

[sheepherder]

While looking for that writeup on the Roth-Steyr, I noticed this 7.65 Roth-Sauer...

Like a Baby Roth-Steyr!

[Angus Magnus]

Originally Posted by sheepherder

While looking for that writeup on the Roth-Steyr, I noticed this 7.65 Roth-Sauer...

Like a Baby Roth-Steyr!

That's extremely cute!