Commercial HK Luger

Pete Ebbink · 03-30-2004, 09:27 PM

http://www.rockislandauction.com/new...mber=GGG250-31

Regards,

Pete...

Navy · 03-30-2004, 10:10 PM

I acquired SN P-1135 at the SOS show from Bob Simpson. It is in similar pristine condition. He showed me no mercy...

Tom A

John Sabato · 03-31-2004, 12:02 PM

If you buy this one Tom, then you would have to spend the next couple of years looking for P-1136! Imagine how the value would rise if you owned THREE sequential serial number commercial Krieghoffs!

Navy · 03-31-2004, 12:45 PM

John,

Since I sent off the $$$ to acquire SN 170 as depicted in Gibson, I am a mite tapped out at present. But, yes, the thought of a consecutive pair has crossed my mind....

Tom A.

John D. · 04-02-2004, 10:38 PM

Hi Pete!!!

Thanks for that link! Also - my pricing would be a bit "under" the top expected price. For "top dollar" (+$6500) I'd want to see it in person, as most of the HKs in that run group (Commercial) showed a bit more wear then that example. So, it should have some trace roots as to how it was brought back, accounting for the condition - or meet a very, very close inspection criteria. Further - before I bought at any price - I want to understand the flattening of the grip diamonds compared against the "condition".

For example - in my collection, I have an Early "S" - very early - in better condition, but the "fat grips" (my term) diamonds are flat as well (and they are wood - NOT later style course checkered Brown) - but I know why, and it's at 99%+ , and can authenticate based on some specific "tell tales" (again, that's my term).. I'll try to post a review of it soon for you and others who may be interested.

Anyway - I'll leave any names out - but just because it appears in a book with a color photo - doesn't "authenicate" it. At least - not in my view....

03-30-2004, 09:27 PM	#1
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Commercial HK Luger http://www.rockislandauction.com/new...mber=GGG250-31 Regards, Pete...

03-31-2004, 12:02 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	If you buy this one Tom, then you would have to spend the next couple of years looking for P-1136! Imagine how the value would rise if you owned THREE sequential serial number commercial Krieghoffs! __________________ 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..."*

03-30-2004, 10:10 PM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I acquired SN P-1135 at the SOS show from Bob Simpson. It is in similar pristine condition. He showed me no mercy... Tom A

03-31-2004, 12:45 PM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	John, Since I sent off the $$$ to acquire SN 170 as depicted in Gibson, I am a mite tapped out at present. But, yes, the thought of a consecutive pair has crossed my mind.... Tom A.

04-02-2004, 10:38 PM	#5
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Hi Pete!!! Thanks for that link! Also - my pricing would be a bit "under" the top expected price. For "top dollar" (+$6500) I'd want to see it in person, as most of the HKs in that run group (Commercial) showed a bit more wear then that example. So, it should have some trace roots as to how it was brought back, accounting for the condition - or meet a very, very close inspection criteria. Further - before I bought at any price - I want to understand the flattening of the grip diamonds compared against the "condition". For example - in my collection, I have an Early "S" - very early - in better condition, but the "fat grips" (my term) diamonds are flat as well (and they are wood - NOT later style course checkered Brown) - but I know why, and it's at 99%+ , and can authenticate based on some specific "tell tales" (again, that's my term).. I'll try to post a review of it soon for you and others who may be interested. Anyway - I'll leave any names out - but just because it appears in a book with a color photo - doesn't "authenicate" it. At least - not in my view....