Luger Expert in MD, PA, VA

Luger1902 · 08-20-2002, 09:19 PM

Hello all,

I inherited a Luger 1902 Carbine several years ago and would like to take it to a Luger "expert" to get his evaluation of what I should do with the piece. Have a rework done, leave as is, or possibly sell to a Luger collector - someone that would appreciate the piece.

All serial numbers match, have the shoulder stock and the cleaning rod. Don't have the original magazine.

So if anyone knows of a Luger expert/collector in Maryland, Northern Virginia or southeast PA please drop me a line.

Regards, Mike

John Sabato · 08-21-2002, 12:49 AM

Where exactly are you located Mike? I live in Winchester and work in Herndon, VA. I don't claim to be an expert... but I do have a good eye for the details... I have studied the Luger for about 40 years and guess you would call me a relatively knowledgeable individual (RKI) when it comes to them.

You can send me a private message if you don't want to go public with your location.

Carl · 08-21-2002, 04:17 PM

Mike,
I live in central PA. Contact me by private mail, would be glad to assist you in any way that I can. Welcome to the forum!
Best regards,
Carl

Tony S. · 08-21-2002, 08:52 PM

Well, I am not an expert either, but I have read over 5 books on Lugers plus I have my own small collection. I travel to Bethesda, MD every ten days or so in Coast Guard business. If your location is on my way or not too far from it, I will be happy to stop by. Even just to check it out and share some stories. My email address is salmaster@earthlink.net.
Good luck.
Tony

wterrell · 08-21-2002, 09:14 PM

Mike,
Here is a link to visit:

http://www.simpsonltd.com/one_of_a_kind.htm

Educate yourself.

DWM 1902 CARBINE, 30 cal, exc+ 98% overall except poor bore, an excellent almost perfect restoration by Gale Morgan, reproduction stock, looks like one we recently sold for $25,000.00 $10,500.00

DWM 1902 CARBINE, 30 cal, exc+ 98% blue, 98% straw, exc+ bore, exc+ grips, exc+ early style one screw lug stock matching to gun, an exceptional early carbine, s/n 21xxx $17,500.00

DWM 1920 CARBINE, 98% blue, 95% straw, exc+ bore, exc grips & fore end, vg original stock, s/n 71 $11,500.00

DWM 1902 PRESENTATION CARBINE, 9mm, 95% blue with some minor pitting in two small areas, 95% straw, exc bore, exc grips and forend, re-blued barrel, original 02 stock has been refinished, would be an excellent candidate for restoration, s/n 500xx $5995.00

DWM 1902 CARBINE, 30 cal, 95% blue, 90% straw, exc. bore, exc. grips & forearm, exc. original "period" stock is not 02 pattern but has been with the gun for many years, with old presentation case, s/n 240xx $9,500.00

Luger1902 · 08-27-2002, 08:20 PM

Thanks to all for your responses. Will be contacting some of you privately.

George Anderson · 08-27-2002, 09:16 PM

Mike, strange, but no icon to contact you directly like everybody else...anyway, I would be interested in talking to you about the carbine. I am in North Carolina but have a car and can travel! You can email direct at vanguardmrktng@hotmail.com

Regards, George

Edward Tinker · 08-27-2002, 09:45 PM

Unless a poster checks that they will receive private mail, then it doesn't show up. I am not sure if they feel it is too much trouble or are unsure of how to do it.

Same with a location, at least a state is nice, but some feel more paraniod than others. [img]wink.gif[/img]

John Sabato · 08-28-2002, 02:49 PM

Ed is right, receiving private messages is an option that you must turn on in your profile... Most opt for it, but a few members opt out, probably because of bad experiences on other boards that are not a civilized as this one [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Luger1902 · 08-30-2002, 04:26 PM

Private message is turned on now. Thanks for the info.

08-20-2002, 09:19 PM	#1
Luger1902 New User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger Expert in MD, PA, VA Hello all, I inherited a Luger 1902 Carbine several years ago and would like to take it to a Luger "expert" to get his evaluation of what I should do with the piece. Have a rework done, leave as is, or possibly sell to a Luger collector - someone that would appreciate the piece. All serial numbers match, have the shoulder stock and the cleaning rod. Don't have the original magazine. So if anyone knows of a Luger expert/collector in Maryland, Northern Virginia or southeast PA please drop me a line. Regards, Mike

08-21-2002, 12:49 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Where exactly are you located Mike? I live in Winchester and work in Herndon, VA. I don't claim to be an expert... but I do have a good eye for the details... I have studied the Luger for about 40 years and guess you would call me a relatively knowledgeable individual (RKI) when it comes to them. You can send me a private message if you don't want to go public with your location. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-21-2002, 09:14 PM	#5
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Mike, Here is a link to visit: http://www.simpsonltd.com/one_of_a_kind.htm Educate yourself. DWM 1902 CARBINE, 30 cal, exc+ 98% overall except poor bore, an excellent almost perfect restoration by Gale Morgan, reproduction stock, looks like one we recently sold for $25,000.00 $10,500.00 DWM 1902 CARBINE, 30 cal, exc+ 98% blue, 98% straw, exc+ bore, exc+ grips, exc+ early style one screw lug stock matching to gun, an exceptional early carbine, s/n 21xxx $17,500.00 DWM 1920 CARBINE, 98% blue, 95% straw, exc+ bore, exc grips & fore end, vg original stock, s/n 71 $11,500.00 DWM 1902 PRESENTATION CARBINE, 9mm, 95% blue with some minor pitting in two small areas, 95% straw, exc bore, exc grips and forend, re-blued barrel, original 02 stock has been refinished, would be an excellent candidate for restoration, s/n 500xx $5995.00 DWM 1902 CARBINE, 30 cal, 95% blue, 90% straw, exc. bore, exc. grips & forearm, exc. original "period" stock is not 02 pattern but has been with the gun for many years, with old presentation case, s/n 240xx $9,500.00 __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

08-27-2002, 09:45 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Unless a poster checks that they will receive private mail, then it doesn't show up. I am not sure if they feel it is too much trouble or are unsure of how to do it. Same with a location, at least a state is nice, but some feel more paraniod than others. [img]wink.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-28-2002, 02:49 PM	#9
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Ed is right, receiving private messages is an option that you must turn on in your profile... Most opt for it, but a few members opt out, probably because of bad experiences on other boards that are not a civilized as this one [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-21-2002, 04:17 PM	#3
Carl User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Mike, I live in central PA. Contact me by private mail, would be glad to assist you in any way that I can. Welcome to the forum! Best regards, Carl

08-21-2002, 08:52 PM	#4
Tony S. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 173 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, I am not an expert either, but I have read over 5 books on Lugers plus I have my own small collection. I travel to Bethesda, MD every ten days or so in Coast Guard business. If your location is on my way or not too far from it, I will be happy to stop by. Even just to check it out and share some stories. My email address is salmaster@earthlink.net. Good luck. Tony

08-27-2002, 08:20 PM	#6
Luger1902 New User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to all for your responses. Will be contacting some of you privately.

08-27-2002, 09:16 PM	#7
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,769 Thanked 2,527 Times in 786 Posts	Mike, strange, but no icon to contact you directly like everybody else...anyway, I would be interested in talking to you about the carbine. I am in North Carolina but have a car and can travel! You can email direct at vanguardmrktng@hotmail.com Regards, George

08-30-2002, 04:26 PM	#10
Luger1902 New User Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Private message is turned on now. Thanks for the info.