What can you tell me about this one?

apis mellifera · 01-22-2008, 01:36 PM

What is "it"?

It was kept in a wooden box with a 1917 Colt revolver...in the basement. It's still in the wooden box, but at least it's now under his bed. I cleaned and oiled all his guns and confiscated some moldy old ammo (in original boxes) from the 50s.

As I said, I've guessed that it's a DMW commercial, but exactly what "model" and year of manufacture, I haven't a clue.

My Grandmother asked me the value of his guns, including "the German gun", for insurance purposes. I told her the best insurance is to keep them oiled and out of the damp basement. I couldn't give an objective value or even guess at a market price. Asking me how much my Grandfather's gun is worth is like asking "How much is your best dog worth?". I have no idea and I could only answer that if the situation absolutely demanded it. I had a cat worth $2000 once.

Anyway, surely someone can satisfy my curiosity about this pistol.

Thanks
Matt

01-22-2008, 01:36 PM	#4
apis mellifera User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WV Posts: 149 Thanks: 3 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	What is "it"? It was kept in a wooden box with a 1917 Colt revolver...in the basement. It's still in the wooden box, but at least it's now under his bed. I cleaned and oiled all his guns and confiscated some moldy old ammo (in original boxes) from the 50s. As I said, I've guessed that it's a DMW commercial, but exactly what "model" and year of manufacture, I haven't a clue. My Grandmother asked me the value of his guns, including "the German gun", for insurance purposes. I told her the best insurance is to keep them oiled and out of the damp basement. I couldn't give an objective value or even guess at a market price. Asking me how much my Grandfather's gun is worth is like asking "How much is your best dog worth?". I have no idea and I could only answer that if the situation absolutely demanded it. I had a cat worth $2000 once. Anyway, surely someone can satisfy my curiosity about this pistol. Thanks Matt