The stuff that dreams are made of...

alvin · 02-21-2015, 05:28 PM

The more I think, the more I feel I made the right decision to acquire Joe's 20CH. It's not in great shape, but the gun is original and matching, except three replacement parts: grip screw, magazine spring, and recoil spring. None of those are numbered, so not critical. Actually, reflecting the gun's overall condition well. I am happy that he did not sell it to other people under table.

If I tracked right, There 3 more original 20CH sold in the past 3-4 years publicly. Hermann-historica sold a Flatside 20CH, the condition is slightly less, price is comparable (Euro worth a lot at that time). A British auctioneer sold another Flatside 20CH in fine shape, with uncomfortable modified front sight. Sturgess sold an early one with a cut on stock last year. Each one has something less than ideal, but that seems to be reality. The latter two, of course, were more expensive.

A few other 20CH sold have more serious issue. Either totally refurbished, or having numbered parts replaced. etc.

02-21-2015, 05:28 PM	#25
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The more I think, the more I feel I made the right decision to acquire Joe's 20CH. It's not in great shape, but the gun is original and matching, except three replacement parts: grip screw, magazine spring, and recoil spring. None of those are numbered, so not critical. Actually, reflecting the gun's overall condition well. I am happy that he did not sell it to other people under table. If I tracked right, There 3 more original 20CH sold in the past 3-4 years publicly. Hermann-historica sold a Flatside 20CH, the condition is slightly less, price is comparable (Euro worth a lot at that time). A British auctioneer sold another Flatside 20CH in fine shape, with uncomfortable modified front sight. Sturgess sold an early one with a cut on stock last year. Each one has something less than ideal, but that seems to be reality. The latter two, of course, were more expensive. A few other 20CH sold have more serious issue. Either totally refurbished, or having numbered parts replaced. etc.