The Luger Collection of Joop van de Kant

Michael Zeleny · 03-08-2016, 04:29 AM

Hermann Historica has announced the sale of the Luger collection of Joop van de Kant.

http://www.hermann-historica.de/aukt.../A72_flyer.pdf

tudorbug · 03-08-2016, 07:54 AM

A member of our forum with whom I have exchanged emails a few years ago.

David

Mac Cat · 03-08-2016, 09:09 AM

Amazing collection - hope it goes to a good museum!
Looks like prices are in Euro's ($1.10 today)
(link works - web site may be slow to load)

John Sabato · 03-08-2016, 10:49 AM

Joop's collection is incredible. Don't miss viewing this catalog of his collection.

BogeyB · 03-09-2016, 08:25 PM

A question..why is Mr. van de Kant selling his collection? Has something happened to him??

Mike

Kri 1942 · 03-10-2016, 01:27 AM

Alas, health problem for my friend Joop.

alvin · 03-10-2016, 03:16 AM

I bet that "Mauser" marked helmet in flyer will sell much much higher than estimation. It's a very rare item.

BogeyB · 03-10-2016, 07:47 AM

I'm so sorry to here that. I hope a speedy recovery for Joop!

Mike and Ruthie

John Sabato · 03-10-2016, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kri 1942

Alas, health problem for my friend Joop.

Alas, I suspected that might be the case. We will keep Joop in our prayers for a speedy recovery...

Sergio Natali · 03-10-2016, 09:51 AM

I will too.

sheepherder · 03-10-2016, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Sabato

Joop's collection is incredible. Don't miss viewing this catalog of his collection.

I downloaded the flyer, but not many Lugers. 50 Euros for the catalog seems excessive...

The Luger Collection Joop van de Kant

Prices per catalogue and destination including airmail service
Prix par catalogue (port compris)
Within Germany / Allemagne: each catalogue Euro 30
Within Europe: each catalogue Euro 40
Outside Europe / autres pays: each catalogue Euro 50

Are the catalog pics taken by Joop, or by the Hermann people??? Many pages??? Color pics with history???

cirelaw · 03-10-2016, 10:17 AM

Our Hero~~God Bless~

Ron Wood · 03-10-2016, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

I downloaded the flyer, but not many Lugers. 50 Euros for the catalog seems excessive...

...Are the catalog pics taken by Joop, or by the Hermann people??? Many pages??? Color pics with history???

Don't know what the catalog contains but the site says that it consists of 340 pages. That's a bunch of pages so I suspect there is a fair amount of neat information.

Mac Cat · 03-10-2016, 12:30 PM

I wonder if they'd allow us to post a few of the pages here ?

Kri 1942 · 03-11-2016, 02:33 AM

There will be a few hundred Luger, holsters, accessories, magazines, books ...

Kri 1942 · 03-17-2016, 02:33 AM

The catalog for the sale of weapons of Joop van de Kant is online:

http://www.hermann-historica.de/db2_en/newauction.html

Joel

LINK FIXED by ADMIN... the last two letters were missing. (JMS)

Kri 1942 · 03-17-2016, 02:45 PM

Thank you!

Diver6106 · 03-19-2016, 11:58 PM

But... Are the weapons operational or demiled? Can they be imported into the US, as many are military? Minimum bids look good, but I'd hate to bid on one and then not be able to ship it here.

Vlim · 03-20-2016, 06:54 AM

Hi,

All the guns are operational and Hermman-Historica do offer the possibility to ship them to the USA. They will have to be import marked, I guess?
Joop actually bought many of them in the USA and imported them into Belgium.

Edward Tinker · 03-20-2016, 08:05 AM

Please read the regulations from the BATF. You can buy a piece (one?) and it does nto need to be import marked, many and it will need tp go through an importer.

Some items are in the USA (states that on the website), I am not sure which ones are or how.

I have been to Joops house, along with Vlim, its an amazing collection.

03-08-2016, 04:29 AM	#1
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 139 Times in 76 Posts	The Luger Collection of Joop van de Kant Hermann Historica has announced the sale of the Luger collection of Joop van de Kant. http://www.hermann-historica.de/aukt.../A72_flyer.pdf __________________ 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

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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	Joop's collection is incredible. Don't miss viewing this catalog of his 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..."*

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BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	A question..why is Mr. van de Kant selling his collection? Has something happened to him?? Mike __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

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BogeyB Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mc Donough, GA. Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 227 Times in 99 Posts	I'm so sorry to here that. I hope a speedy recovery for Joop! Mike and Ruthie __________________ MAGA Always!! NRA Benifactor, GCA

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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	I will too. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

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tudorbug Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	A member of our forum with whom I have exchanged emails a few years ago. David

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Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 751 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 630 Times in 340 Posts	Amazing collection - hope it goes to a good museum! Looks like prices are in Euro's ($1.10 today) (link works - web site may be slow to load)

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Kri 1942 User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 40 Thanks: 225 Thanked 68 Times in 22 Posts	Alas, health problem for my friend Joop.

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alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I bet that "Mauser" marked helmet in flyer will sell much much higher than estimation. It's a very rare item.

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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	Our Hero~~God Bless~

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Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 751 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 630 Times in 340 Posts	I wonder if they'd allow us to post a few of the pages here ?

03-11-2016, 02:33 AM	#15
Kri 1942 User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 40 Thanks: 225 Thanked 68 Times in 22 Posts	There will be a few hundred Luger, holsters, accessories, magazines, books ...

03-17-2016, 02:33 AM	#16
Kri 1942 User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 40 Thanks: 225 Thanked 68 Times in 22 Posts	The catalog for the sale of weapons of Joop van de Kant is online: http://www.hermann-historica.de/db2_en/newauction.html Joel LINK FIXED by ADMIN... the last two letters were missing. (JMS)

03-17-2016, 02:45 PM	#17
Kri 1942 User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 40 Thanks: 225 Thanked 68 Times in 22 Posts	Thank you!

03-19-2016, 11:58 PM	#18
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 245 Thanks: 1,433 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	But... Are the weapons operational or demiled? Can they be imported into the US, as many are military? Minimum bids look good, but I'd hate to bid on one and then not be able to ship it here.

03-20-2016, 06:54 AM	#19
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, All the guns are operational and Hermman-Historica do offer the possibility to ship them to the USA. They will have to be import marked, I guess? Joop actually bought many of them in the USA and imported them into Belgium.

03-20-2016, 08:05 AM	#20
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	Please read the regulations from the BATF. You can buy a piece (one?) and it does nto need to be import marked, many and it will need tp go through an importer. Some items are in the USA (states that on the website), I am not sure which ones are or how. I have been to Joops house, along with Vlim, its an amazing collection. __________________ 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