Fake Krieghoff on GB

Doug G. · 08-04-2005, 07:03 PM

Good lord, but this faker had to have an IQ lower than the caliber of the gun! He obviously did not even bother to consult a reference book when concocting this rare piece. Krieghoff fake

Notice the uniform stamping of the letters.

Next you will see the Rare "K" for Krieghoff on the toggle!

To his credit the seller is calling a spade a spade.

drbuster · 08-04-2005, 07:53 PM

Doug, What a shame! He, or someone, has defaced what looks like a fine Mauser commercial with no proofs on the right receiver.

Vlim · 08-05-2005, 01:06 PM

Someone should rescue this thing....

Pete Ebbink · 08-05-2005, 01:17 PM

Doc,

If you go to the Gun Broker link, one photo shows a vertical C/N on the left side receiver...imagine this was a 'sanitized" DWM 1920's commerical...wonder if the serial numbers are intact...?

thegundude · 08-05-2005, 01:30 PM

Would there be an instance where a (notoriously?) faked Luger might have more value than the gun it ruins?

Just a thought. I doubt that it would make much sense to restore it back to original, considering it would already be significantly devalued.

Doug G. · 08-05-2005, 02:43 PM

Lablover is trying to take someone for a ride! I knew that I had seen this gun for sale earlier. He bought it on Auction Arms for $595 last month.

I emailed him the following today.

Quote:

Hello, I noticed that you recently bought this gun on Auction Arms for $595. Why are you selling it?

I will see if he responds.
Auction Arms apparently does not allow you to link to a closed auction. Do a closed item search for this number 6839152

Doug G. · 08-05-2005, 04:00 PM

Here is the response given.

DOUG I BOUGHT THE GUN WITH THE PURPOUS OF HAVE IT CUSTOM ENGRAVED LIKE THE
1918 DWM I HAVE FOR SALE. BUT THE LETTERING ON THE SIDE IS REALY DEEP SO IT
WOUNT WORK FOR ME. THE GUN IS A LOT NICER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE SO I
PUT A HOLSTER I HAD WHIT IT AND PUT IT BACK FOR SALE. I WILL HAVE TO BUY A
DIFFERANT GUN TO WORK ON.
THANKS DEAN

08-04-2005, 07:03 PM	#1
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Fake Krieghoff on GB Good lord, but this faker had to have an IQ lower than the caliber of the gun! He obviously did not even bother to consult a reference book when concocting this rare piece. Krieghoff fake Notice the uniform stamping of the letters. Next you will see the Rare "K" for Krieghoff on the toggle! To his credit the seller is calling a spade a spade.

08-05-2005, 01:30 PM	#5
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Would there be an instance where a (notoriously?) faked Luger might have more value than the gun it ruins? Just a thought. I doubt that it would make much sense to restore it back to original, considering it would already be significantly devalued. __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve

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08-04-2005, 07:53 PM	#2
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Doug, What a shame! He, or someone, has defaced what looks like a fine Mauser commercial with no proofs on the right receiver.

08-05-2005, 01:06 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Someone should rescue this thing....

08-05-2005, 01:17 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Doc, If you go to the Gun Broker link, one photo shows a vertical C/N on the left side receiver...imagine this was a 'sanitized" DWM 1920's commerical...wonder if the serial numbers are intact...?

08-05-2005, 04:00 PM	#7
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Here is the response given. DOUG I BOUGHT THE GUN WITH THE PURPOUS OF HAVE IT CUSTOM ENGRAVED LIKE THE 1918 DWM I HAVE FOR SALE. BUT THE LETTERING ON THE SIDE IS REALY DEEP SO IT WOUNT WORK FOR ME. THE GUN IS A LOT NICER THAN I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE SO I PUT A HOLSTER I HAD WHIT IT AND PUT IT BACK FOR SALE. I WILL HAVE TO BUY A DIFFERANT GUN TO WORK ON. THANKS DEAN