Time to get serious... - Page 2

Zorba · 06-24-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm

Said in the Duke's best drawl: "Whadaya mean, you can't shimmy?"

ithacaartist · 06-25-2013, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm

Someone once told me that John Wayne said, "When you wear high heels, you gotta be tough!"

sheepherder · 06-25-2013, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Someone once told me that John Wayne said, "When you wear high heels, you gotta be tough!"

I have an old movie starring Peter Sellers & Ringo Star called "The Magic Christian" which has many cameos in it and one is a singer in the cruise ship lounge which is hilarious...

Zorba · 06-25-2013, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Someone once told me that John Wayne said, "When you wear high heels, you gotta be tough!"

I can hear his drawl...

But even I don't (at least hitherto) wear heels - although Lebanese style dancing stereotypically requires them. I can't imagine a faster way for me to break an ankle then trying to totter about onstage in stilettos.

But more to the original point, although I haven't yet ruled out the subject pistol, I'm eyeballing yet another - if the seller answers my questions the way I hope, I'll snag that one instead. The original is still a possibility, but is now more of a backup - if that.

Edward Tinker · 06-26-2013, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Zorba, I'm having second thoughts. Whenever I reach a crossroads in my life, I ask myself, "what would John Wayne do?". I don't think he'd approve!
Best regards, Norm

Norm, sorry, have to disagree with you

I think John Wayne would laugh to see you dancing

Zorba · 06-27-2013, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Norm, sorry, have to disagree with you

I think John Wayne would laugh to see you dancing

I think John Wayne would tell you to do "whatever the Hell you wanna do.".

Ron Wood · 06-24-2013, 08:12 PM

A professional belly dancer! I know there is a first time for everything, but in the history of Luger collecting this may be a singularity. Outside of the theater in general and terpsicore in particular how many other collective interest groups can claim…nay, dare I say boast of…a professional belly dancer as a member of their rank? Luger collecting casts a wide net and I am thankful for it.

P.S. Although not my area of interest (made after 1918 and all that), the rig looks pretty good to me, particularly if it can be obtained at or below the target values already stated.

alvin · 06-24-2013, 08:48 PM

When collectors say this gun being good, is it because the seller being a special man so there is some non-gun factor in the comments, or the gun being really very good?? Or, good really means its price being very good, or, did I miss something special on the rig....

I reviewed the pictures again.... say, I cannot see the safety lever clearly, let's assume it just covered by dark patina, not reblued. How about the right grip panels, and the number on the magazine??

DavidJayUden · 06-24-2013, 10:35 PM

Alvin:
I have no idea who the seller is so he may be a special man, or he may not. I'm certain that his mother thinks that he is.
The gun is not perfect, I think that we can all agree on that. I am seeing an honest war gun, but not perfect, maybe with a re-stamped magazine, etc. I am not trying to critique it as a high end collector's piece. And at a price of more than $1650 it seems like no bargain anyway.
dju

alvin · 06-25-2013, 03:48 AM

Dave, thanks for the clarification!

Ben M. · 06-25-2013, 11:46 AM

i too think the mag has been renumbered. from the photo the area of the stamping looks flat. which happens when old number is sanded away and new numbers added. just my 2 pennies.

lugerholsterrepair · 06-26-2013, 01:44 PM

I am not wildly enthusiastic about the finish/bluing but it could be the photo's.

Norme · 06-26-2013, 03:44 PM

Hi Zorba, I have to agree with Jerry. Hopefully the gun is better than the photos. Also, the seller sounds like a bit of a huckster...
Regards, Norm

tomaustin · 06-26-2013, 08:05 PM

gun at some point or other.....shoot the hell out of it, learn a bunch, and save up for the solid gold one that will tempt you the next time....personally, i like some dings and dents---that's called character....tom

Zorba · 06-26-2013, 08:17 PM

When it gets here, I'll setup my softbox and try to get some good pix of it. I'm lookin' forward to it - seemed to be priced fairly (to me) compared to a lot of others - including the first one in this thread. In any event, it'll be fun to see the more knowledgeable folk pick it apart - that's how to learn!

Now I'm just going through the FFL hassle - my first choice is out of storage space (!!) - so I'll go see the expensive, "big" LGS tomorrow. The good news is I already have a box and a half of ammo to try it out with.

mrerick · 06-26-2013, 09:22 PM

Zormpas, congratulations on a good looking Mauser Luger.

It is hard to judge the finish from the photographs due to the lighting.

As you've surely read, many of us do not recommend shooting all matching original finish Lugers because of the potential for damaging an original numbered part. Your results may vary.

I particularly like these Mauser made Lugers for their precision and tight fit. They display a mechanical "art" that couldn't be reproduced today for many times what they cost.

From what I can see, it looks like you did well. Looking forward to your pictures. As you know, use natural shaded (soft) sunlight for illumination; a tripod and close focus mode on the camera.

Marc

alvin · 07-06-2013, 10:03 PM

It's not the same Luger in your first post, isn't it? That one has been relisted a few times, and it's still listed on gunbroker.com. Or, is the "LGS" the seller and you visited his store?? I am confused.

sheepherder · 07-06-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by alvin

It's not the same Luger in your first post, isn't it? That one has been relisted a few times, and it's still listed on gunbroker.com. Or, is the "LGS" the seller and you visited his store?? I am confused.

Different from 1st post; this is from Trey's Clays a dealer I have dealt with in the past and have no complaints...

Zorba · 07-07-2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by alvin

It's not the same Luger in your first post, isn't it? That one has been relisted a few times, and it's still listed on gunbroker.com. Or, is the "LGS" the seller and you visited his store?? I am confused.

What Postino said. The LGS is my receiving FFL. Sorry for the confusion.

Ben M. · 07-07-2013, 11:55 AM

alvin,

go to post #33 and that is the gun which zorba has on its way to his local shop for the ffl transfer.

06-24-2013, 08:12 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,037 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,247 Times in 1,720 Posts	A professional belly dancer! I know there is a first time for everything, but in the history of Luger collecting this may be a singularity. Outside of the theater in general and terpsicore in particular how many other collective interest groups can claim…nay, dare I say boast of…a professional belly dancer as a member of their rank? Luger collecting casts a wide net and I am thankful for it. P.S. Although not my area of interest (made after 1918 and all that), the rig looks pretty good to me, particularly if it can be obtained at or below the target values already stated. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-26-2013, 01:44 PM	#12
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,133 Times in 1,439 Posts	I am not wildly enthusiastic about the finish/bluing but it could be the photo's. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

06-26-2013, 08:05 PM	#14
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 522 Times in 201 Posts	zormpas, enjoy you gun...everybody on this board has bought an imperfect gun at some point or other.....shoot the hell out of it, learn a bunch, and save up for the solid gold one that will tempt you the next time....personally, i like some dings and dents---that's called character....tom Last edited by tomaustin; 07-06-2013 at 07:26 PM. Reason: spelling

06-26-2013, 09:22 PM	#16
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Zormpas, congratulations on a good looking Mauser Luger. It is hard to judge the finish from the photographs due to the lighting. As you've surely read, many of us do not recommend shooting all matching original finish Lugers because of the potential for damaging an original numbered part. Your results may vary. I particularly like these Mauser made Lugers for their precision and tight fit. They display a mechanical "art" that couldn't be reproduced today for many times what they cost. From what I can see, it looks like you did well. Looking forward to your pictures. As you know, use natural shaded (soft) sunlight for illumination; a tripod and close focus mode on the camera. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-24-2013, 08:48 PM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	When collectors say this gun being good, is it because the seller being a special man so there is some non-gun factor in the comments, or the gun being really very good?? Or, good really means its price being very good, or, did I miss something special on the rig.... I reviewed the pictures again.... say, I cannot see the safety lever clearly, let's assume it just covered by dark patina, not reblued. How about the right grip panels, and the number on the magazine??

06-24-2013, 10:35 PM	#9
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Alvin: I have no idea who the seller is so he may be a special man, or he may not. I'm certain that his mother thinks that he is. The gun is not perfect, I think that we can all agree on that. I am seeing an honest war gun, but not perfect, maybe with a re-stamped magazine, etc. I am not trying to critique it as a high end collector's piece. And at a price of more than $1650 it seems like no bargain anyway. dju

06-25-2013, 03:48 AM	#10
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Dave, thanks for the clarification!

06-25-2013, 11:46 AM	#11
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 498 Thanks: 96 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	i too think the mag has been renumbered. from the photo the area of the stamping looks flat. which happens when old number is sanded away and new numbers added. just my 2 pennies.

06-26-2013, 03:44 PM	#13
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Zorba, I have to agree with Jerry. Hopefully the gun is better than the photos. Also, the seller sounds like a bit of a huckster... Regards, Norm

06-26-2013, 08:17 PM	#15
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	When it gets here, I'll setup my softbox and try to get some good pix of it. I'm lookin' forward to it - seemed to be priced fairly (to me) compared to a lot of others - including the first one in this thread. In any event, it'll be fun to see the more knowledgeable folk pick it apart - that's how to learn! Now I'm just going through the FFL hassle - my first choice is out of storage space (!!) - so I'll go see the expensive, "big" LGS tomorrow. The good news is I already have a box and a half of ammo to try it out with.

07-06-2013, 10:03 PM	#17
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	It's not the same Luger in your first post, isn't it? That one has been relisted a few times, and it's still listed on gunbroker.com. Or, is the "LGS" the seller and you visited his store?? I am confused.

07-07-2013, 11:55 AM	#20
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 498 Thanks: 96 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	alvin, go to post #33 and that is the gun which zorba has on its way to his local shop for the ffl transfer.