How Many Lugers Do The Average Member Collect - Page 2

ithacaartist · 03-31-2011, 11:45 AM

Status as Pre-Novice means 0 Lugers.

I'm in that category at the moment, but realize that because of how I feel about Lugers, the eventual arrival of my permit, and the fact that I'm putting out bids, my status may sublimate directly to "advanced" in a very short time span, perhaps overnight! Always thought Lugers were the coolest of the iconic guns ( Colt Peacemaker, M1911, Winchester '94, etc.) ever since I was a little kid. And , yes, I'm 60 now. The ongoing realization that life is short---and You're not my mom! (Mother actually would have been OK with it, but you know what I mean.)

And I'll take this opportunity to thank the forum, its hard working moderators and patrons, and don't forget my fellow members, for providing a fantastic body of information, wisdom in applying it, and sharing the spark I know we all have.

As a Skeptic, I love open inquiry, and it is one of my favorite things to follow the threads about unusual markings, and how the entire community here contributes relevent (or not) tidbits to a case, increasing everyone's experience and knowledge. Love it when better data comes from out of the blue, changing what we thought was, to what we now think is.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

45 - Less than 1 per year for 54 years of collecting. Oh well, 45 is the reciprocal of 54

!

Reciprocal of 54 is 1/54. I know there's a name for switching digits, it's on the tip of my tongue... Anagram? Kind of, but no, another word.

Don M · 03-31-2011, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

I know there's a name for switching digits, it's on the tip of my tongue... Anagram? Kind of, but no, another word.

Dyslexia!

John Sabato · 03-31-2011, 01:42 PM

Transposed digits?

FNorm · 03-31-2011, 04:17 PM

One less than I want..... Always....

FN

mrerick · 03-31-2011, 04:31 PM

I have decided to collect enough Lugers.

Not too many, and not too few...

Just so that they are the right ones!

Cheers...

Marc

cirelaw · 03-31-2011, 05:15 PM

Are there more catridge counter lugers out there or GL presentation lugers?

guns3545 · 04-01-2011, 10:48 AM

Eric,

Well we know there were 50 Cartridge Counters built and their serial numbers. How many survived intact??? Don't know.

How many pistols there are with GL inscribed on them?? Hundreds?? Imponderable! Better questions: How many are real? And, what do the initials GL really mean?

John

Hugo Borchardt · 04-01-2011, 11:23 AM

I had over 30 at one time, picking up everything I could get a great deal on when I started collecting. After I settled down and realized what I wanted to focus on, I consolidated down to about 10 quality pieces. And yes, I regret every single one that I ever traded or sold to improve my collection. I am a lot more discerning and selective now, thanks in a large part to knowledge gained on these forums and from the books.

cirelaw · 04-01-2011, 11:50 AM

The term 'Survived' alway intriqued me! Take the 1000 cartidge counters. Survived what? Really how many are recorded in one way or another! Thank God one of our family has taken it on himself to do an expert job to take on the task of authenticating the Test Luger beauties. That would be Ron Wood. Another to do an even giant herculian task the substatuation of Krieghoffs undertaken by one of our finest. Then we have Joop and Don tracking down Mausers and their relatives. In the last few years we have evolved from Danzig to whatever will be published this year. I think thats whats makes is to interesting and constantly evolving. Each one of us are in one way or another contributing with every post, questioning or disagreement. Please keep it up!!

cirelaw · 04-01-2011, 12:19 PM

Owning Lugers is like having children. Each unique having their own personal traits. Each has its own feel, worth and individual beauty. How can I compare my 1900 Test piece with my 1920 9mm luger carbine. I have never sold a single one. It would be like giving one of children for adoption!

the gunman · 04-01-2011, 01:35 PM

Eric I though you were going to "Adopt" me. Promises,Promises.

cirelaw · 04-01-2011, 01:44 PM

I have already had 3 wives, 5 lugers ahead!

Michael Zeleny · 04-01-2011, 07:05 PM

I really don't know. Most of my Lugers are in transit. I have a C93 Borchardt and a 1937 HK all matching shooter on hand. Incoming are two Persian and a 1917 DWM Artilleries; two standard W+F 1906/29 plus two out of three extant Swiss National Match W+F pistols and a putative W+F 9mm prototype in the correct serial number range; two more nice prewar HK pistols; a Dutch Mauser and a glossy 1997 Mauser reissue; and a 1900 Commercial. I think that's it for now.

Norme · 04-01-2011, 07:28 PM

What's the matter, Michael, no Russian? Regards, Norm

cirelaw · 04-01-2011, 07:46 PM

Lets not forget the French. Jerry Lewis, They adored Him !

Michael Zeleny · 04-02-2011, 05:42 AM

As every schoolchild knows, France is ahead of Russia by 138 years. Looking at the French guns in my collection, I expect the Russians to catch up in early XXIInd century.

What I need in Lugers is not more provenance, but better function. Getting my P08 to feed and eject as well as my P210 would be quite a feat.

LugerVern · 04-02-2011, 08:38 AM

All I can say is that every time I sell one I regret it later, so to be happy I will just keep buying

. I am really concentrating on the Portuguese lugers now.

Vern

03-31-2011, 01:42 PM	#23
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	*Transposed* digits? __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

03-31-2011, 04:31 PM	#25
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	I have decided to collect enough Lugers. Not too many, and not too few... Just so that they are the right ones! Cheers... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

04-01-2011, 11:23 AM	#28
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	I had over 30 at one time, picking up everything I could get a great deal on when I started collecting. After I settled down and realized what I wanted to focus on, I consolidated down to about 10 quality pieces. And yes, I regret every single one that I ever traded or sold to improve my collection. I am a lot more discerning and selective now, thanks in a large part to knowledge gained on these forums and from the books. __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-01-2011, 07:05 PM	#33
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 139 Times in 76 Posts	I really don't know. Most of my Lugers are in transit. I have a C93 Borchardt and a 1937 HK all matching shooter on hand. Incoming are two Persian and a 1917 DWM Artilleries; two standard W+F 1906/29 plus two out of three extant Swiss National Match W+F pistols and a putative W+F 9mm prototype in the correct serial number range; two more nice prewar HK pistols; a Dutch Mauser and a glossy 1997 Mauser reissue; and a 1900 Commercial. I think that's it for now. __________________ Michael Zeleny@post.harvard.edu -- http://larvatus.livejournal.com/ -- 7576 Willow Glen Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046 -- 323.363.1860 All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett

04-01-2011, 07:46 PM	#35
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Lets not forget the French. Jerry Lewis, They adored Him ! Attached Thumbnails

03-31-2011, 04:17 PM	#24
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	One less than I want..... Always.... FN

03-31-2011, 05:15 PM	#26
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Are there more catridge counter lugers out there or GL presentation lugers?

04-01-2011, 10:48 AM	#27
guns3545 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 437 Thanks: 654 Thanked 492 Times in 218 Posts	Eric, Well we know there were 50 Cartridge Counters built and their serial numbers. How many survived intact??? Don't know. How many pistols there are with GL inscribed on them?? Hundreds?? Imponderable! Better questions: How many are real? And, what do the initials GL really mean? John

04-01-2011, 11:50 AM	#29
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	The term 'Survived' alway intriqued me! Take the 1000 cartidge counters. Survived what? Really how many are recorded in one way or another! Thank God one of our family has taken it on himself to do an expert job to take on the task of authenticating the Test Luger beauties. That would be Ron Wood. Another to do an even giant herculian task the substatuation of Krieghoffs undertaken by one of our finest. Then we have Joop and Don tracking down Mausers and their relatives. In the last few years we have evolved from Danzig to whatever will be published this year. I think thats whats makes is to interesting and constantly evolving. Each one of us are in one way or another contributing with every post, questioning or disagreement. Please keep it up!!

04-01-2011, 12:19 PM	#30
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Owning Lugers is like having children. Each unique having their own personal traits. Each has its own feel, worth and individual beauty. How can I compare my 1900 Test piece with my 1920 9mm luger carbine. I have never sold a single one. It would be like giving one of children for adoption!

04-01-2011, 01:35 PM	#31
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Eric I though you were going to "Adopt" me. Promises,Promises.

04-01-2011, 01:44 PM	#32
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I have already had 3 wives, 5 lugers ahead!

04-01-2011, 07:28 PM	#34
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 225 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	What's the matter, Michael, no Russian? Regards, Norm

04-02-2011, 05:42 AM	#36
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 139 Times in 76 Posts	As every schoolchild knows, France is ahead of Russia by 138 years. Looking at the French guns in my collection, I expect the Russians to catch up in early XXIInd century. What I need in Lugers is not more provenance, but better function. Getting my P08 to feed and eject as well as my P210 would be quite a feat. __________________ Michael Zeleny@post.harvard.edu -- http://larvatus.livejournal.com/ -- 7576 Willow Glen Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046 -- 323.363.1860 All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett

04-02-2011, 08:38 AM	#37
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	All I can say is that every time I sell one I regret it later, so to be happy I will just keep buying . I am really concentrating on the Portuguese lugers now. Vern