my collection

pilch303 · 02-15-2015, 06:16 AM

A while ago a fellow forum member asked what i collected. So, this arvo i got my pistols and photographed them for you guys!
The lugers from top to bottom are: 1913 erfurt amn except the mag, 1918 dwm amn except the mag and a 1911 erfurt amn including the mag.
The 1911 is a british contract model. There is also a 45colt bisley, a 1903 colt pocket hammer and a colt police positive.
The top webley is a mark 5 and the bottom one is a mark 4.
The mauser is amn including the stock. S/n 31xxx
I have holsters and spare mags for the lugers. The 1911 erfurt came with a converted reichs revolver holster.
And the furry things are 2x baby kangaroos (joeys) that my wife is hand rearing.
Cheers, Philip

hayhugh · 02-15-2015, 07:32 AM

Nice collection. What does a roo taste like?

alvin · 02-15-2015, 08:32 AM

Could consider adding a Red 9 into the collection. There are good ones showing up from time to time.

pilch303 · 02-15-2015, 08:26 PM

roo meat......it has been that long since I ate some that I can't remember. I do know that it is a very lean meat, not much fat at all. If you get one for the pot it is always advisable to get a small one as the big ones get to rank and tough.

Edward Tinker · 02-15-2015, 10:06 PM

excellent collection of diversifying - nice

sheepherder · 02-15-2015, 11:40 PM

I like the Colt 1903 Hammer...I have a 1902 Military...

The wife is nice too...

mrerick · 02-16-2015, 08:31 AM

Hello Philip and welcome to the forum!

What a diverse collection! You have many of what are considered "holy grail" guns here - the core of a collection.

Are the kangaroos being raised to release into the wild?

Here, my television station http://unctv.org uses a kangaroo as a children's character to promote reading. She is named "Rita Roo" - or "Read - a - roo"... We even have a human size suit for her to allow appearances at events. She is rather popular in the area!

pilch303 · 02-16-2015, 06:14 PM

Thanks for your input guys!
The roos are going to be released but in about 4-5 months time. They are both females and both have quite individual personalities.
On the collection front, I am busy flogging rifles and bits and pieces to finance an amn arty rig. Like a fool I sold a rig that i bought when i was 18 to buy a beretta trap shotgun(about 12 years ago).......sold an appreciating asset to buy a depreciating asset.

cirelaw · 02-16-2015, 06:31 PM

I grew up to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo! Smart little guys! You have some beauties! Both!! Good For You! Eric

Curss · 02-16-2015, 06:31 PM

An amazing collection good sir! Need to get myself a Webley at some point. And a C96. And some more Lugers...

Good luck on aquiring an Arty!

cirelaw · 02-16-2015, 06:56 PM

Here is my German Grandmother's Favorite Pet!

rhuff · 02-17-2015, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilch303

.......sold an appreciating asset to buy a depreciating asset.

I am pretty sure that you are not alone in this "talent".

Sergio Natali · 02-17-2015, 02:53 PM

Welcome to our Forum, and congratulations on your nice collection!

Sergio

John Sabato · 02-17-2015, 03:54 PM

I grew up with "Captain Kangaroo!"

BTW, Nice collection!

cirelaw · 02-17-2015, 04:07 PM

Memories Abound!

02-15-2015, 06:16 AM	#1
pilch303 User Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	my collection A while ago a fellow forum member asked what i collected. So, this arvo i got my pistols and photographed them for you guys! The lugers from top to bottom are: 1913 erfurt amn except the mag, 1918 dwm amn except the mag and a 1911 erfurt amn including the mag. The 1911 is a british contract model. There is also a 45colt bisley, a 1903 colt pocket hammer and a colt police positive. The top webley is a mark 5 and the bottom one is a mark 4. The mauser is amn including the stock. S/n 31xxx I have holsters and spare mags for the lugers. The 1911 erfurt came with a converted reichs revolver holster. And the furry things are 2x baby kangaroos (joeys) that my wife is hand rearing. Cheers, Philip Attached Thumbnails

02-15-2015, 10:06 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	excellent collection of diversifying - nice __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-15-2015, 11:40 PM	#6
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,197 Thanks: 1,416 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	I like the Colt 1903 Hammer...I have a 1902 Military... The wife is nice too... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

02-16-2015, 08:31 AM	#7
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hello Philip and welcome to the forum! What a diverse collection! You have many of what are considered "holy grail" guns here - the core of a collection. Are the kangaroos being raised to release into the wild? Here, my television station http://unctv.org uses a kangaroo as a children's character to promote reading. She is named "Rita Roo" - or "Read - a - roo"... We even have a human size suit for her to allow appearances at events. She is rather popular in the area! __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

02-16-2015, 06:56 PM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Here is my German Grandmother's Favorite Pet! Attached Thumbnails

02-15-2015, 07:32 AM	#2
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 880 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Nice collection. What does a roo taste like?

02-15-2015, 08:32 AM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Could consider adding a Red 9 into the collection. There are good ones showing up from time to time.

02-15-2015, 08:26 PM	#4
pilch303 User Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	roo meat......it has been that long since I ate some that I can't remember. I do know that it is a very lean meat, not much fat at all. If you get one for the pot it is always advisable to get a small one as the big ones get to rank and tough.

02-16-2015, 06:14 PM	#8
pilch303 User Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7 Thanks: 15 Thanked 11 Times in 1 Post	Thanks for your input guys! The roos are going to be released but in about 4-5 months time. They are both females and both have quite individual personalities. On the collection front, I am busy flogging rifles and bits and pieces to finance an amn arty rig. Like a fool I sold a rig that i bought when i was 18 to buy a beretta trap shotgun(about 12 years ago).......sold an appreciating asset to buy a depreciating asset.

02-16-2015, 06:31 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	I grew up to Skippy the Bush Kangaroo! Smart little guys! You have some beauties! Both!! Good For You! Eric

02-16-2015, 06:31 PM	#10
Curss User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 307 Thanks: 304 Thanked 98 Times in 75 Posts	An amazing collection good sir! Need to get myself a Webley at some point. And a C96. And some more Lugers... Good luck on aquiring an Arty!

02-17-2015, 02:53 PM	#13
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Welcome to our Forum, and congratulations on your nice collection! Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

02-17-2015, 03:54 PM	#14
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	I grew up with "Captain Kangaroo!" BTW, Nice collection! __________________ 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..."*

02-17-2015, 04:07 PM	#15
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Memories Abound!