Another chance to see this top restoration

alvin · 02-01-2010, 12:19 AM

The world is so small. In 1980s, the rig was pictured on Erickson, it was then in original form. Back a few years ago, it appeared on a RIA premium session, described as restored, sold around $8K-$9K. A few months later, it's again for sale around $14K-$15K in midwest. The condition was unspecified, reference to Erickson was not mentioned either. Sold. Then, it varnished for a few years. Until now.....

This is a master piece of restoration. Before pictures are on Erickson page 36-37.

Who did the job was not revealed.

Link: Master work of restoration

policeluger · 02-01-2010, 01:44 AM

I can wait, in a few years it could be a Shelby Cobra......

alvin · 02-01-2010, 06:43 AM

Even more misleading, it's now described as original. There was a real letter from Holland & Holland saying the gun was sold via them a century ago. The letter was bundled in RIA session, after a few years, where did that H&H letter go ..... probably not pictured.

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[Edit] Since before and after is not always readily available, and this one was done so nicely, I copied "before" picture here. How it looks in 1980s:

sheepherder · 02-01-2010, 09:32 AM

Very nice. I don't think I've ever seen a shoulder-stock with such a squared-off "Z"...(for want of a better term)...

Ron Wood · 02-01-2010, 10:14 AM

Don't think is is as squared-off as it appears...I think it is more of an illusion created by the partition in the case.

sheepherder · 02-01-2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Don't think is is as squared-off as it appears...I think it is more of an illusion created by the partition in the case.

Maybe it's just my eyes...I don't have a Mauser stock to compare it to...

alvin · 02-01-2010, 06:37 PM

The stock is Mauser wood and steel, but refurbished as well. The Z shape is illusion coming from the gun case. The stock was less well done than the gun. RIA appraisal said the only fault was C/C/U on left side of the chamber being erased a little bit at corner. Comparing "before" and "after" of right side of the gun, there are some other hints. After restoration, the gun finish becomes less balanced.

alvin · 03-31-2010, 04:03 AM

Hard to believe, but it's sold again at $14,500, or very close, this is not a seller that buyer can easily talk the price down.

02-01-2010, 12:19 AM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Another chance to see this top restoration The world is so small. In 1980s, the rig was pictured on Erickson, it was then in original form. Back a few years ago, it appeared on a RIA premium session, described as restored, sold around $8K-$9K. A few months later, it's again for sale around $14K-$15K in midwest. The condition was unspecified, reference to Erickson was not mentioned either. Sold. Then, it varnished for a few years. Until now..... This is a master piece of restoration. Before pictures are on Erickson page 36-37. Who did the job was not revealed. Link: Master work of restoration

02-01-2010, 06:43 AM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Even more misleading, it's now described as original. There was a real letter from Holland & Holland saying the gun was sold via them a century ago. The letter was bundled in RIA session, after a few years, where did that H&H letter go ..... probably not pictured. === [Edit] Since before and after is not always readily available, and this one was done so nicely, I copied "before" picture here. How it looks in 1980s: Attached Thumbnails

02-01-2010, 10:14 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	Don't think is is as squared-off as it appears...I think it is more of an illusion created by the partition in the case. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-01-2010, 06:37 PM	#7
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The stock is Mauser wood and steel, but refurbished as well. The Z shape is illusion coming from the gun case. The stock was less well done than the gun. RIA appraisal said the only fault was C/C/U on left side of the chamber being erased a little bit at corner. Comparing "before" and "after" of right side of the gun, there are some other hints. After restoration, the gun finish becomes less balanced. Attached Thumbnails

02-01-2010, 01:44 AM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I can wait, in a few years it could be a Shelby Cobra......

02-01-2010, 09:32 AM	#4
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	Very nice. I don't think I've ever seen a shoulder-stock with such a squared-off "Z"...(for want of a better term)...

03-31-2010, 04:03 AM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Hard to believe, but it's sold again at $14,500, or very close, this is not a seller that buyer can easily talk the price down.