Minty Collection for Sale

alanint · 04-02-2010, 04:01 PM

Just walked into my favorite Militaria place here in Naples, Florida and saw 6-7 Minty lugers some vet had consigned. Among them a complete Artillery rig with pig skin holster, a trommel mag, a Navy, (all matching including magazine) with correct holster, cleaning rod and tool, a K date, a BYF and 2-3 more I could not get a good look at.
All were museum quality. Almost perfect in general.

I did not ask prices but its amazing what is coming out of the woodwork...s

spartacus38 · 04-02-2010, 04:41 PM

Hi Doug,

I would be very interested in buying the Lugers, especially the K-Date which I specialize in collecting.

Any help in contacting the seller or the military place would be appreciated.

Please private email me at :

spartacus38@charter.net

Thank you,

Bob

lfid · 04-03-2010, 01:50 PM

Hi

I also would like the name / info of the dealer for these

if agreeable , please send via pm on site

in any case , thanks for sharing the info - perhaps patience is best as the current situation shakes thru the next few years

Bill

alanint · 04-03-2010, 03:37 PM

Bill,
PM Sent

George Anderson · 04-03-2010, 09:14 PM

Doug, I sent you a message yesterday.

alanint · 04-03-2010, 10:32 PM

George.
Profuse apologies!! I am out of the habit of checking PMs here. Always best to contact me directly. See your PM.

Doug

drbuster · 04-04-2010, 10:16 AM

Just another example of a vet meeting his maker. His family probably has no idea of what he had and is just trying to unload the stuff. I'm sure it will end up in good hands when our Forum members discover where the gunshop is. Hope to see some photos in the near furure!

Edward Tinker · 04-04-2010, 10:39 AM

google

naples florida militaria

Homer Helter's Antique & Military Mall

5510 Shirley Street,
Naples, FL 34109
(239) 594-9900
(239) 594-9902 Fax

dhelter@aol.com

Am I wrong?

alanint · 04-04-2010, 11:12 AM

This is correct. Homer is one of the premier collectors of Militaria in the country. Want to see a hat worn by Eisenhower? McArthur? Patton's tank helmet? Homer has amazing stuff.
The vet who is consigning this collection is very much alive and simply selling off for reasons unkown. Judging from the quality and condition of the collection he knows very well what he has and I doubt there will be any serious bargains, although I think fair prices will be obtained.
Good luck to all interested.

04-02-2010, 04:01 PM	#1
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Minty Collection for Sale Just walked into my favorite Militaria place here in Naples, Florida and saw 6-7 Minty lugers some vet had consigned. Among them a complete Artillery rig with pig skin holster, a trommel mag, a Navy, (all matching including magazine) with correct holster, cleaning rod and tool, a K date, a BYF and 2-3 more I could not get a good look at. All were museum quality. Almost perfect in general. I did not ask prices but its amazing what is coming out of the woodwork...s

04-02-2010, 04:41 PM	#2
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Hi Doug, I would be very interested in buying the Lugers, especially the K-Date which I specialize in collecting. Any help in contacting the seller or the military place would be appreciated. Please private email me at : spartacus38@charter.net Thank you, Bob

04-03-2010, 01:50 PM	#3
lfid Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wichita, KS USA Posts: 453 Thanks: 573 Thanked 96 Times in 53 Posts	Hi I also would like the name / info of the dealer for these if agreeable , please send via pm on site in any case , thanks for sharing the info - perhaps patience is best as the current situation shakes thru the next few years Bill

04-03-2010, 03:37 PM	#4
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Bill, PM Sent

04-03-2010, 09:14 PM	#5
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,772 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Doug, I sent you a message yesterday.

04-03-2010, 10:32 PM	#6
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	George. Profuse apologies!! I am out of the habit of checking PMs here. Always best to contact me directly. See your PM. Doug

04-04-2010, 10:16 AM	#7
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Just another example of a vet meeting his maker. His family probably has no idea of what he had and is just trying to unload the stuff. I'm sure it will end up in good hands when our Forum members discover where the gunshop is. Hope to see some photos in the near furure!

04-04-2010, 10:39 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	google naples florida militaria Homer Helter's Antique & Military Mall 5510 Shirley Street, Naples, FL 34109 (239) 594-9900 (239) 594-9902 Fax dhelter@aol.com Am I wrong?

04-04-2010, 11:12 AM	#9
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	This is correct. Homer is one of the premier collectors of Militaria in the country. Want to see a hat worn by Eisenhower? McArthur? Patton's tank helmet? Homer has amazing stuff. The vet who is consigning this collection is very much alive and simply selling off for reasons unkown. Judging from the quality and condition of the collection he knows very well what he has and I doubt there will be any serious bargains, although I think fair prices will be obtained. Good luck to all interested.