1917 Artillery trade

JimD · 11-28-2002, 05:26 PM

Hi all, I'm new. Just traded for a 1917 Artillery, all matching, save for the magazine. Original finish appears to be about 90%, about 50% on the strawed parts. The grips are very nice but a bit loose and they are numbered to the gun. The sights are the fine adjustment type. It shoots great and functions flawlessly after a detailed cleaning.

I will change the firing pin, grips and side plate assembly to be able to shoot now and then without risking the original parts.

I would be interested in reasonably priced holster, stock and assesories. Matching is not that important but would be a bonus. As soon as I can lay hands on a good camera I'll send photos.

The best part is it only cost me a series 80 Colt Combat Commander that I had about $600 in.

Roadkill · 11-28-2002, 05:40 PM

Welcome to the forum and you obviously don't have a conscience. The guy just made you trade, right? I once had a .303 Jungle Carbine, a Santa Fe version no less, just bought it for $65, had it apart in a bucket cleaning it, a guy walked up, asked what it was, had to have it. Offered $250, paid cash, wouldn't even let me put it back together. But then Colts aren't getting any cheaper either. Congratulations!

rk

JimD · 11-28-2002, 05:46 PM

He knew what the gun was worth. Story is, one of my co-workers bought it from a widow who found it, and four other guns, in a bag after her husband died. She sold all five to my friend for $750. He couldn't get the gun to run right, (it was just dirty), and traded it to another co-worker for a sporterized '03 Springfield he'd picked up for $40. He also knew the Luger was worth more than the Colt but that's what he wanted. He said the Luger would just be a wall hanger if he kept it and he wanted something to shoot. In the end we all got what we wanted and are happy.

Jim

Edward Tinker · 11-28-2002, 06:18 PM

Well, every now and then you get a great deal and don't need to feel guilty about it!! [img]smile.gif[/img]

Great deal, welcome to the forum, POST some pictures for us if you can. I am guessing it is a DWM? (they made the majority of artillerys).

JimD · 11-28-2002, 06:47 PM

Yep, it's a DWM. No unit marks, nothing unusual, just nice.

Jim

Orv Reichert · 11-28-2002, 08:17 PM

My Dad always said that I had to be honest with folks or they would never come back to do more business...........!

But, he also said "Nowhere is it written that you have to tell the guy he has something priced too LOW!" <img src="graemlins/icon501.gif" border="0" alt="[icon501]" />

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JimD · 12-02-2002, 05:50 PM

Finally got some photos. Enjoy.

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY1.JPG

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY2.JPG

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY3.JPG

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY4.JPG

Edward Tinker · 12-02-2002, 05:54 PM

Looks like a nice shooter Jim!! (and also collector piece, but at a shooter price)

JimD · 12-02-2002, 06:23 PM

Thanks, Ed. It is a nice shooter, very accurate. I'm going to send you a private e-mail re: a 1911A1 I have and the story with it.

Jim

11-28-2002, 05:26 PM	#1
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	1917 Artillery trade Hi all, I'm new. Just traded for a 1917 Artillery, all matching, save for the magazine. Original finish appears to be about 90%, about 50% on the strawed parts. The grips are very nice but a bit loose and they are numbered to the gun. The sights are the fine adjustment type. It shoots great and functions flawlessly after a detailed cleaning. I will change the firing pin, grips and side plate assembly to be able to shoot now and then without risking the original parts. I would be interested in reasonably priced holster, stock and assesories. Matching is not that important but would be a bonus. As soon as I can lay hands on a good camera I'll send photos. The best part is it only cost me a series 80 Colt Combat Commander that I had about $600 in. __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

11-28-2002, 05:46 PM	#3
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	He knew what the gun was worth. Story is, one of my co-workers bought it from a widow who found it, and four other guns, in a bag after her husband died. She sold all five to my friend for $750. He couldn't get the gun to run right, (it was just dirty), and traded it to another co-worker for a sporterized '03 Springfield he'd picked up for $40. He also knew the Luger was worth more than the Colt but that's what he wanted. He said the Luger would just be a wall hanger if he kept it and he wanted something to shoot. In the end we all got what we wanted and are happy. Jim __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

11-28-2002, 06:18 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Well, every now and then you get a great deal and don't need to feel guilty about it!! [img]smile.gif[/img] Great deal, welcome to the forum, POST some pictures for us if you can. I am guessing it is a DWM? (they made the majority of artillerys). __________________ 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

11-28-2002, 06:47 PM	#5
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Yep, it's a DWM. No unit marks, nothing unusual, just nice. Jim __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

11-28-2002, 08:17 PM	#6
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My Dad always said that I had to be honest with folks or they would never come back to do more business...........! But, he also said "Nowhere is it written that you have to tell the guy he has something priced too LOW!" <img src="graemlins/icon501.gif" border="0" alt="[icon501]" /> ORV REICHERT P O BOX 67 VADER, WA 98593-0067 360 245 3492 (TEL) 360 245 3702 (FAX) MR.P38@LOCALACCESS.COM (E-MAIL) "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."-Confucius __________________ ORVEL L. "ORV" REICHERT

11-28-2002, 05:40 PM	#2
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,632 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	Welcome to the forum and you obviously don't have a conscience. The guy just made you trade, right? I once had a .303 Jungle Carbine, a Santa Fe version no less, just bought it for $65, had it apart in a bucket cleaning it, a guy walked up, asked what it was, had to have it. Offered $250, paid cash, wouldn't even let me put it back together. But then Colts aren't getting any cheaper either. Congratulations! rk

12-02-2002, 05:50 PM	#7
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Finally got some photos. Enjoy. http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY1.JPG http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY2.JPG http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY3.JPG http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ARTY4.JPG __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".

12-02-2002, 05:54 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Looks like a nice shooter Jim!! (and also collector piece, but at a shooter price) __________________ 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

12-02-2002, 06:23 PM	#9
JimD User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 179 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks, Ed. It is a nice shooter, very accurate. I'm going to send you a private e-mail re: a 1911A1 I have and the story with it. Jim __________________ "Dyin' aint much of a livin', boy".