M1914 Navy Luger...

[Pete Ebbink]

Received some emails from the seller.

They are convinced it is totally original and authentic. Said a few local collectors (i.e. not luger collectors, per se...) have seen the gun and also swear it is not refinished.

If I were personally interested...I would find out where the gun shop is located and possibly travel in person to see before I buy.

At a minimum; I would ask the seller to send more detailed photos, as I suggested in my earlier posting. And I would want them to clarify, in writing their inspection policy and if that 30% restock fee is in effect or not for this piece...

Here is the policy from the ad...sure sounds like they want to keep $ 1200 if you return the gun :

" **USED FIREARMS: 3 DAY INSPECTION PERIOD ONLY! ITEM(s) MUST BE RETURNED IN AN UNALTERED CONDITION FOR ANY CONSIDERATION FOR ANY TYPE OF REFUND (NO EXCEPTIONS)A 30% RESTOCKING FEE MAY BE APPLIED FOR ANY RETURNS. ALL SHIPPING, HANDLING, INSURANCE IS NON-REFUNDABLE "

One last thing I did not like about this piece (if original finish)...most 1916 or 1917 Navy pieces I have seen have some unique machining lines running in the recessed "ear" sections of the frame. This one does not appear to have these...leading me to my conclusion it was reworked.

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />