How was the Reno show?

[Lloyd in Nevada]

Got back from Reno last night. Went to the show with a good friend and fellow Axis pistol collector Dean Gizzi (Dgiz) from over on Jan Still's site. Had a wonderful time and was able to score a couple of things (non luger) that I was after.

Had a very short but pleasant visit with Pete who gave me a good "run down" on the Luger situation at the show--thanks Pete! Saw and visited with Russ and his friend, and visited with Jan Still and his wife on several occasions--very nice folks. Missed Ralph Shattuck at his table but spoke with his wife for a few minutes. Also, had the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Dwight Grubber at Jan's table. Dwight you have the most pleasing/mellow voice and manner I think you could hypnotize me--very interesting about how your Luger collecting interest evolved. Herb I didn't see you at the show hope to see you next time. Ron Smith didn't get a chance to meet you maybe next time also. Didn't make the dinner but it sounds like there was enough there without me barging in.

I did purchase, as I said, a couple of non luger items at the show. Excuse me, I did buy one wood bottom Luger magazine for a 1915 DWM I have that needed a magazine. Bought a very nice Nazi acceptance stamped tangent sighted High Power and a late war Jap type 14 canvas holster (the best I have ever seen) with intact and nice condition canvas straps rarely if ever seen in this condition--now I just need the late war T14 pistol. Anyway, all I can say is I am glad I just don't collect Lugers! (I am however broke most of the time-ha ha ha--smile)

Look forward to the next show and seeing you great bunch of fellow collectors--Lloyd in Nevada out!