Artillery Opinion - Page 2

John Sabato · 06-12-2003, 10:07 AM

Great Post Ron!

PACKET · 06-12-2003, 06:47 PM

Sound wisdom from Ron.

AGE · 06-12-2003, 11:56 PM

Packet,

Where in FL do you live? I live in Punta Gorda, about 25 miles north of Ft. Myers on the west coast (I'm away now, but will be back in Sept.)

Dwight Gruber · 06-13-2003, 02:28 AM

Ron,

Thanks for your wise reminder that this is, after all, a hobby, which should be enjoyed.

--Dwight

Steve Richards · 06-13-2003, 03:02 AM

I like Ron's advice. The two old guns that I have are not perfect and I knew it when I bought them. The 1906 is well worn and has some pits. The artillery is a missmatch that looks like it was mismatched when reworked at the factory since virtually no parts match. But I got them at good prices and enjoy owning them.

I guess what I am saying is if you are not absolutely sure of what you are doing, do not spend big bucks but stick to the lower grades untill you learn enough to detect most fakes and doctoring..

Big Norm · 06-14-2003, 03:46 AM

I only hope that the newbies as well as some experienced Luger collectors of this forum read the excellent work and wisdom of John Sabato and Ron Wood. Some excellent comments were made by both. This is why this forum is so valuable. Thank you Ron and John. The wisdom of both of you as well as some others have made me a much better collector.
Big Norm

John Sabato · 06-16-2003, 02:07 PM

Thanks Norm... it is nice to be appreciated... but I also thoroughly enjoy the "forensics" involved in collecting and studying Lugers. What ever we can do as a group to make this a "safe" hobby certainly seems worth the effort.

06-12-2003, 10:07 AM	#21
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	Great Post Ron! __________________ 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..."*

06-12-2003, 11:56 PM	#23
AGE User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 597 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Packet, Where in FL do you live? I live in Punta Gorda, about 25 miles north of Ft. Myers on the west coast (I'm away now, but will be back in Sept.) __________________ Al Eggers (AGE) NRA Life Member

06-16-2003, 02:07 PM	#27
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	Thanks Norm... it is nice to be appreciated... but I also thoroughly enjoy the "forensics" involved in collecting and studying Lugers. What ever we can do as a group to make this a "safe" hobby certainly seems worth the effort. __________________ 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..."*

06-12-2003, 06:47 PM	#22
PACKET User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: FL. Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sound wisdom from Ron.

06-13-2003, 02:28 AM	#24
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Ron, Thanks for your wise reminder that this is, after all, a hobby, which should be enjoyed. --Dwight

06-13-2003, 03:02 AM	#25
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I like Ron's advice. The two old guns that I have are not perfect and I knew it when I bought them. The 1906 is well worn and has some pits. The artillery is a missmatch that looks like it was mismatched when reworked at the factory since virtually no parts match. But I got them at good prices and enjoy owning them. I guess what I am saying is if you are not absolutely sure of what you are doing, do not spend big bucks but stick to the lower grades untill you learn enough to detect most fakes and doctoring..

06-14-2003, 03:46 AM	#26
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I only hope that the newbies as well as some experienced Luger collectors of this forum read the excellent work and wisdom of John Sabato and Ron Wood. Some excellent comments were made by both. This is why this forum is so valuable. Thank you Ron and John. The wisdom of both of you as well as some others have made me a much better collector. Big Norm