Vickers Dutch Luger Rig acquired at Houston Gun Show

Dwight Gruber · 01-29-2006, 04:36 AM

Tony,

I can only repeat others' comments here that a nicer Vickers will not be found. I will suggest that this is likely to be the gun's original finish. Bas Martens (correspondence) has mentioned his belief that the barrel date is not necessarily a rebarrel date (as in The Dutch Luger) or a rework date, but was stamped the year the Luger entered service. I believe I detect halo around the barrel date, indicating stamping after blue; there also appears to be halo around the British barrel proofs.

I think you will find it well worth your while to track down a Dutch magazine for this ensemble. As far as value is concerned, I have little argument with the highest numbers suggested upscreen, except that they may be a bit too low.

I must admit that I sat in open-mouthed astonishment as I clicked up each of your pictures in turn. I must thank you for the opportunity to see these pictures, and congratulate you again on recognizing a truly remarkable Luger and having the ability to obtain it.

--Dwight

01-29-2006, 04:36 AM	#11
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Tony, I can only repeat others' comments here that a nicer Vickers will not be found. I will suggest that this is likely to be the gun's original finish. Bas Martens (correspondence) has mentioned his belief that the barrel date is not necessarily a rebarrel date (as in The Dutch Luger) or a rework date, but was stamped the year the Luger entered service. I believe I detect halo around the barrel date, indicating stamping after blue; there also appears to be halo around the British barrel proofs. I think you will find it well worth your while to track down a Dutch magazine for this ensemble. As far as value is concerned, I have little argument with the highest numbers suggested upscreen, except that they may be a bit too low. I must admit that I sat in open-mouthed astonishment as I clicked up each of your pictures in turn. I must thank you for the opportunity to see these pictures, and congratulate you again on recognizing a truly remarkable Luger and having the ability to obtain it. --Dwight