Krieghoff on AuctionArms

Brent B. · 09-28-2006, 04:20 PM

Did anyone get a chance to read the write up on the AuctionArms Krieghoff? The auction number is 7641557 ? Brent B.

Pete Ebbink · 09-29-2006, 01:50 PM

Link :

http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=7641557

$ 50K for a 1937 ???

Brent B. · 09-29-2006, 01:56 PM

Hi Pete: I got s laugh out of him saying he didn't want any "no it alls" to contact him and rip his auction and he knows more about this pistol then anyone. Brent B.

drbuster · 09-29-2006, 09:52 PM

No right minded human being, luger expert or not, would pay the asking price for this poorly photographed HK. Does he think he is doing all of us a favor by allowing the three day inspection in front of his attorney (who is probably as misinformed as he is)?

var99 · 09-29-2006, 10:21 PM

If memory serves correctly he tried this same delusional gambit about 9 months ago, with the same results, hence his comments re "experts".

Ron Smith · 09-29-2006, 11:29 PM

The boy's got a screw loose...

Ron Smith · 09-30-2006, 11:27 AM

"This is my pistol,in my possession, and I know more about it than anyone."

John D may want to confer with him and learn a few things.

lew1 · 09-30-2006, 11:53 AM

I hope it is in his possession - otherwise it would be difficult for him to deliver it to a purchaser.

Brent B. · 09-30-2006, 12:25 PM

I also like the last line "A 3 day inspection can take place at my attorneys office,3 days in a row,in front of him and myself,by appointment,after payment is made. "

Hey Ron, this guy might be a potential buyer for one of those bridges you have!! Brent B.

Pete Ebbink · 09-30-2006, 01:28 PM

Too bad in his 35 yars of research he claims to have done on this pistol, he never seemingly managed to buy or at least read Gibson's book. There Gibson estimates 2,500 "1937"s where made.

He seems to have priced this one as if it were a "1939" HK...

Ron Smith · 09-30-2006, 01:45 PM

Brent,

Good thought. I wonder if he wants a long one or a short one. I'm having a Fall sale.

Pete Ebbink · 10-02-2006, 01:37 PM

I traded cordial emails with the seller. I asked he if might have had a typo with his opening bid and did he intend to start it at $ 5,000 vs. $ 50,000.

Seller is convinced the nice holster and 2 matching HK magazines would command such a price.

I did not want to break his reality check...

Pete Ebbink · 10-03-2006, 06:54 PM

Seller added this statement to his auction ad in the past few dates; it should certainly make one feel better and more secure bidding $ 50K don't ya think ???

" PLEASED BE ADVISED ALL ORIGINAL KRIEGHOFFS CURRENTLY FOR SALE ARE UNDERVALUED,I STATE THIS AS A EXPERT IN THIS FIELD OF RESEARCH. "

John D. · 10-03-2006, 07:13 PM

For 1937s - it's a nice RIG... Top value? About $5,500 if you read the Members Forum..

Maybe I should have this person - being the "expert" - resell all my HKs for me. If my 1937 is worth "$50,000" - I can retire on the price of my 1938 and some of those HKs I have with the LWaA2 proofs on shoulder holsters!!

John D.

zinfull · 10-03-2006, 08:10 PM

I know I will never buy this pistol but I always considered that the higher the asking price the better the picture. It looks to me that he posted a picture of a picture of the gun. I have a very strong feeling this is not a real aution. I wonder if after you paid would you get to fully strip the gun down to verify all matching or would that void the return policy? Of course we know he is honest because he has a lawyer doing the middle work, so send your $50k and wait for a date to view your prize.

Jerry

mak · 10-04-2006, 10:57 PM

All it would take is for someone to buy it and all of our pistols will jump. Mine aren't for sale though.

MAK

c3006 · 10-04-2006, 11:21 PM

I guess Im gonna have to sell m P-38 Hitler shot himself with to raise the money to get that one.

Pete Ebbink · 10-08-2006, 04:47 PM

Here is a fellow trying to sell a $ 12K weapon and all he can manage is to post up a photo of a gun magazine cover.

And he even admits it is stolen WWII booty. WOW !

Makes ya want to send in your cashier's check right now, doesn't it ???

http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976510983.htm

drbuster · 10-08-2006, 09:38 PM

Amazing, Pete! How do we know he has these "liberated" goods in his possession and has the authority to sell?

thegundude · 10-08-2006, 10:01 PM

The nerve of some peoples kids...

09-28-2006, 04:20 PM	#1
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Krieghoff on AuctionArms Did anyone get a chance to read the write up on the AuctionArms Krieghoff? The auction number is 7641557 ? Brent B.

09-29-2006, 11:29 PM	#6
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	The boy's got a screw loose... __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-30-2006, 11:27 AM	#7
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"This is my pistol,in my possession, and I know more about it than anyone." John D may want to confer with him and learn a few things. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-30-2006, 11:53 AM	#8
lew1 Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,108 Thanks: 82 Thanked 204 Times in 112 Posts	I hope it is in his possession - otherwise it would be difficult for him to deliver it to a purchaser. __________________ charlie

09-30-2006, 01:45 PM	#11
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Brent, Good thought. I wonder if he wants a long one or a short one. I'm having a Fall sale. __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

09-29-2006, 01:50 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Link : http://www.auctionarms.com/search/di...temnum=7641557 $ 50K for a 1937 ???

09-29-2006, 01:56 PM	#3
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Pete: I got s laugh out of him saying he didn't want any "no it alls" to contact him and rip his auction and he knows more about this pistol then anyone. Brent B.

09-29-2006, 09:52 PM	#4
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	No right minded human being, luger expert or not, would pay the asking price for this poorly photographed HK. Does he think he is doing all of us a favor by allowing the three day inspection in front of his attorney (who is probably as misinformed as he is)?

09-29-2006, 10:21 PM	#5
var99 User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: FL Posts: 114 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	If memory serves correctly he tried this same delusional gambit about 9 months ago, with the same results, hence his comments re "experts".

09-30-2006, 12:25 PM	#9
Brent B. User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 176 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I also like the last line "A 3 day inspection can take place at my attorneys office,3 days in a row,in front of him and myself,by appointment,after payment is made. " Hey Ron, this guy might be a potential buyer for one of those bridges you have!! Brent B.

09-30-2006, 01:28 PM	#10
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Too bad in his 35 yars of research he claims to have done on this pistol, he never seemingly managed to buy or at least read Gibson's book. There Gibson estimates 2,500 "1937"s where made. He seems to have priced this one as if it were a "1939" HK...

10-02-2006, 01:37 PM	#12
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I traded cordial emails with the seller. I asked he if might have had a typo with his opening bid and did he intend to start it at $ 5,000 vs. $ 50,000. Seller is convinced the nice holster and 2 matching HK magazines would command such a price. I did not want to break his reality check...

10-03-2006, 06:54 PM	#13
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Seller added this statement to his auction ad in the past few dates; it should certainly make one feel better and more secure bidding $ 50K don't ya think ??? " PLEASED BE ADVISED ALL ORIGINAL KRIEGHOFFS CURRENTLY FOR SALE ARE UNDERVALUED,I STATE THIS AS A EXPERT IN THIS FIELD OF RESEARCH. "

10-03-2006, 07:13 PM	#14
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	For 1937s - it's a nice RIG... Top value? About $5,500 if you read the Members Forum.. Maybe I should have this person - being the "expert" - resell all my HKs for me. If my 1937 is worth "$50,000" - I can retire on the price of my 1938 and some of those HKs I have with the LWaA2 proofs on shoulder holsters!! John D.

10-03-2006, 08:10 PM	#15
zinfull Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sonoma County CA Posts: 243 Thanks: 5 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts	I know I will never buy this pistol but I always considered that the higher the asking price the better the picture. It looks to me that he posted a picture of a picture of the gun. I have a very strong feeling this is not a real aution. I wonder if after you paid would you get to fully strip the gun down to verify all matching or would that void the return policy? Of course we know he is honest because he has a lawyer doing the middle work, so send your $50k and wait for a date to view your prize. Jerry

10-04-2006, 10:57 PM	#16
mak User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 22 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All it would take is for someone to buy it and all of our pistols will jump. Mine aren't for sale though. MAK

10-04-2006, 11:21 PM	#17
c3006 User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: east tn Posts: 526 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	I guess Im gonna have to sell m P-38 Hitler shot himself with to raise the money to get that one. __________________ Men Accustomed unto thier arms and their liberties will never endure the yoke. James Harrington 1776

10-08-2006, 04:47 PM	#18
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Here is a fellow trying to sell a $ 12K weapon and all he can manage is to post up a photo of a gun magazine cover. And he even admits it is stolen WWII booty. WOW ! Makes ya want to send in your cashier's check right now, doesn't it ??? http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976510983.htm

10-08-2006, 09:38 PM	#19
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Amazing, Pete! How do we know he has these "liberated" goods in his possession and has the authority to sell?

10-08-2006, 10:01 PM	#20
thegundude User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Western NC Posts: 1,137 Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	The nerve of some peoples kids... __________________ Keep your knees in the breeze and your iron in the air. ~Steve