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08-31-2005, 03:52 PM | #1 |
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My first PP RIG...
Well - to be honest - it's my first PP or PPK, but let's not go telling everyone, OK? Anyway - some of the details are:
SN: 355002P, which I believe, puts it about 1944 manufacture. Blue is 98% with very minimal wear by the end of the slide where it sat in the holster for years. The one "issue" it has, is that the right grip (top/forward) is broken. As well - I'm trying to deciper the holster maker, which is difficult given the nap of the leather, but the WaAmpt proof is clearly evident (see pics below). Bore is excellent. I bought this a few days ago - when buying something else, and had some trade value left after selling a couple of newer production 1911s. After the smoke cleared - I paid about $400 for this RIG (I hope I did right?) - but it was purchased from the son of the VET who brought it back. Anyway.... Left Side: Right Side: Right Side detail: Left Side Proof(s): Holster: Holster Markings. Notice the maker stamp at the top of the flap - I think the last 2 digits are "44"? Also - I have no idea what the ink stains are from..: Back side of holster: |
08-31-2005, 06:03 PM | #2 |
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Nice looking rig.
Did you get me a story John? Sure have a lot of vets that come into your shop you frequent All those New Hampshire guys volunteered to fight the bad guys? ed |
08-31-2005, 06:16 PM | #3 | |
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Anyway - I think I have the holster manufacturer figured out: HSU - Gebr. Sparfeld, Leipzig, Sachsen: (Sauer & Sohn) - "44" I also posted this on my P 38 & PP-PPK Forum, and someone offered me $750? Heck - I just got it!! And I'm keeping it!!! John D. (BTW - with this many posts in a single day from me - can you tell it's my Sunday??? |
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____________ __________________________ Ok - "frequent" would be appropriate... About 45 hours a week is "frequent"... It's my third full-time job, but I love it (I'm one of the Managers). And with over 40,000 new and used firearms in stock - it's pretty BIG..!!! And on any day - you never know what "will walk in".... John D. |
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