Swiss model 1900 #1

Imperial Arms · 12-30-2006, 02:47 PM

Hello Pete & Herbert,

Excuse my mistake of the serial number of the pistol #33 which is in Ralph's collection. If that pistol actually has a single firing pin spring, it is an early M1900 Swiss Luger and NOT a pre-production/Swiss Acceptance Luger even if it has a blank toggle, an engraved cross on the chamber, and serial number placements in the style of a pre-production Swiss Luger. The only explanation I can provide for the pistol having some early features (i.e unrelieved frame etc) is DWM using old parts in inventory to assemble the pistol. I reckon that the checkered grips which were initially on the pistol would have been correct, but when Ralph decided to make B-L borderline grips for the pistol to make it look better/pretty, he unfortunately opened a 'can of worms'. Using a Luger with a very low serial number can easily allow for some 'playing around' which might enhance the importance and value of the pistol against collectors who do not know what is occurring in the 'workshops'. However, when such a mistake occurs, the result can lead to condemnation which is probably the direction Luger #33 is taking now. Obviously, Geoff took such an opportunity in his bull**** article to mark this pistol #33 for death and the controversy still continues.

Unfortunately, there is a fool born everyday including the person/collector who bought the fake pre-production Luger serial #20 from the last RIA for $40k-$45k. Will Luger #33 shows up in the same auction in the future and fetch a similar price? In the gun collector's society, capitalism takes no prisoners, and we are responsible to protect ourselves against those sharks who prey on amateur and expert collectors who may lack the necessary knowledge and skills.

Albert

12-30-2006, 02:47 PM	#29
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Hello Pete & Herbert, Excuse my mistake of the serial number of the pistol #33 which is in Ralph's collection. If that pistol actually has a single firing pin spring, it is an early M1900 Swiss Luger and NOT a pre-production/Swiss Acceptance Luger even if it has a blank toggle, an engraved cross on the chamber, and serial number placements in the style of a pre-production Swiss Luger. The only explanation I can provide for the pistol having some early features (i.e unrelieved frame etc) is DWM using old parts in inventory to assemble the pistol. I reckon that the checkered grips which were initially on the pistol would have been correct, but when Ralph decided to make B-L borderline grips for the pistol to make it look better/pretty, he unfortunately opened a 'can of worms'. Using a Luger with a very low serial number can easily allow for some 'playing around' which might enhance the importance and value of the pistol against collectors who do not know what is occurring in the 'workshops'. However, when such a mistake occurs, the result can lead to condemnation which is probably the direction Luger #33 is taking now. Obviously, Geoff took such an opportunity in his bull**** article to mark this pistol #33 for death and the controversy still continues. Unfortunately, there is a fool born everyday including the person/collector who bought the fake pre-production Luger serial #20 from the last RIA for $40k-$45k. Will Luger #33 shows up in the same auction in the future and fetch a similar price? In the gun collector's society, capitalism takes no prisoners, and we are responsible to protect ourselves against those sharks who prey on amateur and expert collectors who may lack the necessary knowledge and skills. Albert