Faked- Boosted

Heinz · 07-13-2002, 11:28 PM

This is an interesting thread. I really liked Dok's Colt. The REAL Army Colt. :-)

Ont he topic of Luger fakes/boosts. Although I must speak as a very new collector I believe that the high values placed on "mint" conditions and rare proofs create a real opportunity for fakes. Look again at Dok's Colt. Nobody expects 1860 Colt's to be "mint" and all are very suspicious of guns without honest wear. Reblues and reworks(in Lugers) are available and I think are a good are for the beginner. At least the seller is being honest about that much.

Condition that is "extraordinary" may be just that, or may be from later touch ups. Even on this forum we see people searching for matching numbered parts and magazines. How real is that? If the Luger has a mismatched magazine what difference does it make when it is part of the gun's history. Is matched number that may be off a different letter run preferable? Some of the Luger fakery we may bring on ourselves by unrealistic expectations.

Just my opinion, Heinz

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07-13-2002, 11:28 PM	#1
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 411 Times in 180 Posts	This is an interesting thread. I really liked Dok's Colt. The REAL Army Colt. :-) Ont he topic of Luger fakes/boosts. Although I must speak as a very new collector I believe that the high values placed on "mint" conditions and rare proofs create a real opportunity for fakes. Look again at Dok's Colt. Nobody expects 1860 Colt's to be "mint" and all are very suspicious of guns without honest wear. Reblues and reworks(in Lugers) are available and I think are a good are for the beginner. At least the seller is being honest about that much. Condition that is "extraordinary" may be just that, or may be from later touch ups. Even on this forum we see people searching for matching numbered parts and magazines. How real is that? If the Luger has a mismatched magazine what difference does it make when it is part of the gun's history. Is matched number that may be off a different letter run preferable? Some of the Luger fakery we may bring on ourselves by unrealistic expectations. Just my opinion, Heinz