2 1900 Test Lugers Together

cirelaw · 08-25-2013, 04:40 PM

Rock Island Auction! http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/59/lid/1351 $30k to $45k Ouch! Eric~~~

alvin · 08-25-2013, 05:41 PM

The top view of the two are put side by side, for easier looking:

cirelaw · 08-25-2013, 05:57 PM

Interesting, they describe the holster as 1906 but they don't display the reverse which should have the "Rock Island Arsenal" and possibly some inspection initials. I would like to see how it compared the the original test holsters!

Sergio Natali · 08-26-2013, 08:36 AM

Incredible, they look in mint condition.

cirelaw · 08-26-2013, 08:55 AM

That should be one concern!!! #6069 and #7109 identical wear patterns! Identical discriptions....Restoration ???? Why is one $15k more than the other!

ithacaartist · 08-26-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

Incredible, they look in mint condition.

Yes, shouldn't a test Luger be a little more beaten up from the tests?

Ron Wood · 08-26-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Yes, shouldn't a test Luger be a little more beaten up from the tests?

For the most part, yes. Some did stay State-side at places like West Point and Presidio, etc., so would not have been subject to field conditions. However, seeing two in such good condition together either indicates that the former owner was wealthy and motivated enough to seek out the very best, or there has been a bit of enhancement on the pieces. The 1906 date on the holster does not add anything to the credibility of the set. Sure looks nice though

cirelaw · 08-26-2013, 11:55 AM

both sides~~~Eric Ps Thank You Ron for all of your work and passion!

08-25-2013, 04:40 PM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	2 1900 Test Lugers Together Rock Island Auction! http://www.rockislandauction.com/vie...id/59/lid/1351 $30k to $45k Ouch! Eric~~~

08-25-2013, 05:41 PM	#2
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The top view of the two are put side by side, for easier looking: Attached Thumbnails

08-26-2013, 08:36 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Incredible, they look in mint condition. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

08-26-2013, 11:55 AM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	A Real Test Holster.. both sides~~~Eric Ps Thank You Ron for all of your work and passion! Attached Thumbnails

08-25-2013, 05:57 PM	#3
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Interesting, they describe the holster as 1906 but they don't display the reverse which should have the "Rock Island Arsenal" and possibly some inspection initials. I would like to see how it compared the the original test holsters!

08-26-2013, 08:55 AM	#5
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	That should be one concern!!! #6069 and #7109 identical wear patterns! Identical discriptions....Restoration ???? Why is one $15k more than the other!