Long shot

Mike B · 10-04-2015, 04:46 PM

Here is a true story. I hi lighted several Lugers on the Friday Poulin auction catalog that if the prices were in my budget, I would give it a try. Almost all went by, bringing far too much money. BUT when lot 1220 hit the block, my interest perked up. This lot consisted to a 1939 s/42 serial number 4541p WITH NO GRIPS and a 1917 Erfurt, both offered for one price. My bid was the successful bid. Of course my thoughts immediately went to where can I possibly find the right grips. The matching number was out of the question. Only the proper font and condition. The s/42 was pictured in a beautiful red velvet lined walnut case with a properly proofed tool, a box of vintage 9mm bullets, a 1939 German iron cross and an a extra mag. After the auction was over, I went to my cache of grips to see if a had anything close. To my amazement, the one pair of grips that was by far the nicest was marked in large Mauser font "41". I could hardly believe my eyes.

Mike

http://poulinantiques.auctionflex.co...enum=5&lang=En

Arizona Slim · 10-04-2015, 04:51 PM

Congratulations on your good fortune Mike. Have you considered maybe buying a Lottery ticket before the next drawing, you just might be on a roll?

Lon

DonVoigt · 10-04-2015, 05:40 PM

Nice catch, what good luck or is it good "hoarding"!

mrerick · 10-04-2015, 08:03 PM

Ka Ching!!! Congratulations...

Sergio Natali · 10-05-2015, 06:46 AM

Mike

Congratulations on your good luck, these are among the small joys of life aren't they?

Best,

Sergio

10-04-2015, 04:46 PM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	Long shot Here is a true story. I hi lighted several Lugers on the Friday Poulin auction catalog that if the prices were in my budget, I would give it a try. Almost all went by, bringing far too much money. BUT when lot 1220 hit the block, my interest perked up. This lot consisted to a 1939 s/42 serial number 4541p WITH NO GRIPS and a 1917 Erfurt, both offered for one price. My bid was the successful bid. Of course my thoughts immediately went to where can I possibly find the right grips. The matching number was out of the question. Only the proper font and condition. The s/42 was pictured in a beautiful red velvet lined walnut case with a properly proofed tool, a box of vintage 9mm bullets, a 1939 German iron cross and an a extra mag. After the auction was over, I went to my cache of grips to see if a had anything close. To my amazement, the one pair of grips that was by far the nicest was marked in large Mauser font "41". I could hardly believe my eyes. Mike http://poulinantiques.auctionflex.co...enum=5&lang=En

10-04-2015, 08:03 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Ka Ching!!! Congratulations... __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-05-2015, 06:46 AM	#5
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Mike Congratulations on your good luck, these are among the small joys of life aren't they? Best, Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

10-04-2015, 04:51 PM	#2
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Congratulations on your good fortune Mike. Have you considered maybe buying a Lottery ticket before the next drawing, you just might be on a roll? Lon

10-04-2015, 05:40 PM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	Nice catch, what good luck or is it good "hoarding"!