1908 Bulgarian

southriv · 02-09-2005, 06:49 PM

Ron,

I took as look at the trigger area next to an 06 Swiss Cross/shield (Made in 1913) and a pre-war DWM. The area is just like the pre-war, but the Swiss is a little sharper. In comparison to the Swiss , which is about 98-99%, the resemblence is very, very similar - down to machine marks and the colors, the plum colored areas, etc

I think, at the worst, there may have been some partial work done. When I consider all the facts, possible facts and unknowns, I feel about 80-90% right about this gun and about somewhat 10-20% skeptical. Bottom line, those are numbers I am willing to accept as I am not (nor can I afford to be ) a strictly 98-99% condition collector. I do really like this piece - and that is an extremely important factor. Controversy, mystery and uncertainty are an integral part of the "Luger World". Lately, when I am seeing professional restorations going for over 2k, I feel good about the territory I'm in. Worst case, I figure I can recover my money if I am honest in the sale - which will probably only happen if I see something else I just have to have & want to make this the sacrificial lamb of my collection.

Bob

02-09-2005, 06:49 PM	#8
southriv User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Countryside New England Posts: 148 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ron, I took as look at the trigger area next to an 06 Swiss Cross/shield (Made in 1913) and a pre-war DWM. The area is just like the pre-war, but the Swiss is a little sharper. In comparison to the Swiss , which is about 98-99%, the resemblence is very, very similar - down to machine marks and the colors, the plum colored areas, etc I think, at the worst, there may have been some partial work done. When I consider all the facts, possible facts and unknowns, I feel about 80-90% right about this gun and about somewhat 10-20% skeptical. Bottom line, those are numbers I am willing to accept as I am not (nor can I afford to be ) a strictly 98-99% condition collector. I do really like this piece - and that is an extremely important factor. Controversy, mystery and uncertainty are an integral part of the "Luger World". Lately, when I am seeing professional restorations going for over 2k, I feel good about the territory I'm in. Worst case, I figure I can recover my money if I am honest in the sale - which will probably only happen if I see something else I just have to have & want to make this the sacrificial lamb of my collection. Bob