Great Vickers rig seen at current Reno show

drbuster · 08-15-2009, 09:04 PM

Regular attendee graciously allowed my to take the following photos. Has anyone seen a "GS" stamped tool before?

Vlim · 08-16-2009, 11:28 AM

Yep. They exist but are quite rare. Very, very nice and rare complete rig!

drbuster · 08-16-2009, 11:51 AM

Thanks Vlim. I wish it was my rig!

Vlim · 08-16-2009, 01:55 PM

Same here. It falls into the 'who do I have to kill to get it' category

Ron Wood · 08-16-2009, 11:29 PM

Thank goodness I don't have to wait for someone to die (but on the other hand, maybe I'm the guy you are waiting for

)

Vlim · 08-17-2009, 12:17 PM

Yes, mine looks pretty nude without all the goodies. But with the prices these accessories are fetching nowadays I'm afraid it will stay undressed for quite a while to come

This one has a GS-marked sear bar. Pretty rare as well.

Ron Wood · 08-17-2009, 04:13 PM

Gerben,
That is a nice gun.

alanint · 08-18-2009, 01:43 PM

Ron,

Could you comment on why your leather accessory pouch has snaps and the first one shown does not?
Earlier? Later? Different manufacturer?

Ron Wood · 08-18-2009, 01:57 PM

Mine is arsenal made (marked CW - Constructie Winkel - construction facility). The first one also does not have the brass loop and tab flap closure. I would guess that it may be a field made item or someone's effort to make a pouch but lacked the necessary hardware.

A.Mifsin · 08-18-2009, 02:39 PM

What GS stand for please?
Alf.

Vlim · 08-18-2009, 02:44 PM

Geweermakersschool (Gunsmith's School), the semi-official name of the arsenal at Java, on the East-Indies, where guns and accessories were maintained, repaired and also where new gunsmiths were trained.

A.Mifsin · 08-18-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

Geweermakersschool (Gunsmith's School), the semi-official name of the arsenal at Java, on the East-Indies, where guns and accessories were maintained, repaired and also where new gunsmiths were trained.

Thank You Vlim for the usefull information

Alf.

drbuster · 08-19-2009, 11:53 PM

Here's my Vickers, such as it is.

drbuster · 08-19-2009, 11:59 PM

And another...

Russ · 08-20-2009, 12:17 AM

Doc

It was good to see you at the show. Yes it is a very nice rig....

Russ

08-17-2009, 04:13 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	Gerben, That is a nice gun. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-18-2009, 01:57 PM	#9
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	Mine is arsenal made (marked CW - Constructie Winkel - construction facility). The first one also does not have the brass loop and tab flap closure. I would guess that it may be a field made item or someone's effort to make a pouch but lacked the necessary hardware. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-18-2009, 02:39 PM	#10
A.Mifsin User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malta Posts: 570 Thanks: 74 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	What GS stand for please? Alf. __________________ I prefer a Luger

08-20-2009, 12:17 AM	#15
Russ User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Reading, PA. Posts: 628 Thanks: 2 Thanked 38 Times in 10 Posts	Doc It was good to see you at the show. Yes it is a very nice rig.... Russ __________________ Livin the dream!!!!!!!!!!!

08-16-2009, 11:28 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Yep. They exist but are quite rare. Very, very nice and rare complete rig!

08-16-2009, 11:51 AM	#3
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Thanks Vlim. I wish it was my rig!

08-16-2009, 01:55 PM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Same here. It falls into the 'who do I have to kill to get it' category

08-18-2009, 01:43 PM	#8
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Ron, Could you comment on why your leather accessory pouch has snaps and the first one shown does not? Earlier? Later? Different manufacturer?

08-18-2009, 02:44 PM	#11
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Geweermakersschool (Gunsmith's School), the semi-official name of the arsenal at Java, on the East-Indies, where guns and accessories were maintained, repaired and also where new gunsmiths were trained.