1900 Footlong Hot Dog w Chile

Hugo Borchardt · 04-01-2012, 09:56 AM

Wow look at that holster and stock lug!

Thoughts?

https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...6&lid=12993504

sheepherder · 04-01-2012, 10:22 AM

I listened to ESPN morning show last week and the reporter remarked that a hotdog at Rangers stadium in Arlington Texas cost $26...

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Very nice Luger. But I left my $37,500 in my other pants...

alvin · 04-01-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by postino

Very nice Luger. But I left my $37,500 in my other pants...

High level view aside... any thought on base line?

Kitkat041836 · 04-01-2012, 11:08 AM

A lot more than I would pay for it.I would rather have a 1902
DWM Carbine.
Thanks George

Ron Wood · 04-01-2012, 11:25 AM

Good as gold and rare as unicorn poop. If I was as rich as I'd like to be, I would be on that one like white on rice.

Norme · 04-01-2012, 11:53 AM

Ron is right. The Chilean Luger was the prototype on which the P04 (the Navy Luger), was directly based, gun stock and holster. As such it is a very important link in the development of the Luger, and the fact that this piece has survived in such pristine condition is truly remarkable. I hope it goes to a good home. Regards, Norm

Kitkat041836 · 04-01-2012, 01:40 PM

I have heard some bad things about these Chilean Luger,so
be carefull,be very carefull.Just my 2cents.
Thanks George

drbuster · 04-01-2012, 02:24 PM

This Chilean rig is a feature of the upcoming RIA auction and is IMO, as Ron describes. I am told that it came out of the Doug Smith collection.

LugerVern · 04-01-2012, 03:50 PM

Look very very close to the beginning of the "W", you will see something that will make you think this is a restoration.

Even if it is a restoration, and I think it is, it is a beautiful gun. The question is, is it worth what they are asking?

Lots of restorations out there.

Vern

drbuster · 04-01-2012, 05:31 PM

Vern, I presume you mean the "W" in the DWM monogram. I must confess I see nothing amiss. Nevertheless I agree that the price range is piercing the stratosphere. I will be interesting to see what it gavels down for, if at all!

Ron Wood · 04-01-2012, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LugerVern

The question is, is it worth what they are asking?Vern

Yep. Some guns are so rare that even restored they command top dollar. I think the value is higher than the starting bid. Even though I would miss it dearly, I would trade my cased Borchardt straight across for it (and I would be coming out ahead in the deal).

MFC · 04-02-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Norme

Ron is right. The Chilean Luger was the prototype on which the P04 (the Navy Luger), was directly based, gun stock and holster. As such it is a very important link in the development of the Luger, and the fact that this piece has survived in such pristine condition is truly remarkable. I hope it goes to a good home. Regards, Norm

Speaking of PO4's... heres one from the same auction site.
https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...&lid=12993505#

Ron Wood · 04-02-2012, 12:34 AM

Another Doug Smith gun. The real deal. Has had some alterations (proof marks erased, etc.) but an actual 1904 Navy.

LugerVern · 04-03-2012, 04:19 AM

Yes, that is a nice gun! Talk about a survivor! What are the odds? A real 1904 Navy!!!

That would sure look nice in a collection!

Vern

Ron Wood · 04-03-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by LugerVern

That would sure look nice in a collection!

Vern

All it takes is money! Unfortunately, that requires an income bracket that most of us can only dream about.

SIGP2101 · 04-03-2012, 11:10 AM

I love that one of a kind early bluing. All guns should be like that.

04-01-2012, 09:56 AM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	1900 Footlong Hot Dog w Chile Wow look at that holster and stock lug! Thoughts? https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDeta...6&lid=12993504 __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-01-2012, 10:22 AM	#2
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,182 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,440 Times in 2,328 Posts	I listened to ESPN morning show last week and the reporter remarked that a hotdog at Rangers stadium in Arlington Texas cost $26... ************************************************ Very nice Luger. But I left my $37,500 in my other pants... __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

04-01-2012, 11:25 AM	#5
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,096 Times in 1,676 Posts	Good as gold and rare as unicorn poop. If I was as rich as I'd like to be, I would be on that one like white on rice. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-02-2012, 12:34 AM	#13
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,096 Times in 1,676 Posts	Another Doug Smith gun. The real deal. Has had some alterations (proof marks erased, etc.) but an actual 1904 Navy. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-01-2012, 11:08 AM	#4
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	A lot more than I would pay for it.I would rather have a 1902 DWM Carbine. Thanks George

04-01-2012, 11:53 AM	#6
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Ron is right. The Chilean Luger was the prototype on which the P04 (the Navy Luger), was directly based, gun stock and holster. As such it is a very important link in the development of the Luger, and the fact that this piece has survived in such pristine condition is truly remarkable. I hope it goes to a good home. Regards, Norm

04-01-2012, 01:40 PM	#7
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	I have heard some bad things about these Chilean Luger,so be carefull,be very carefull.Just my 2cents. Thanks George

04-01-2012, 02:24 PM	#8
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	This Chilean rig is a feature of the upcoming RIA auction and is IMO, as Ron describes. I am told that it came out of the Doug Smith collection.

04-01-2012, 03:50 PM	#9
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Look very very close to the beginning of the "W", you will see something that will make you think this is a restoration. Even if it is a restoration, and I think it is, it is a beautiful gun. The question is, is it worth what they are asking? Lots of restorations out there. Vern

04-01-2012, 05:31 PM	#10
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Vern, I presume you mean the "W" in the DWM monogram. I must confess I see nothing amiss. Nevertheless I agree that the price range is piercing the stratosphere. I will be interesting to see what it gavels down for, if at all!

04-03-2012, 04:19 AM	#14
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Yes, that is a nice gun! Talk about a survivor! What are the odds? A real 1904 Navy!!! That would sure look nice in a collection! Vern

04-03-2012, 11:10 AM	#16
SIGP2101 User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	I love that one of a kind early bluing. All guns should be like that.