New Acquisition

Navy · 08-31-2004, 07:07 PM

All,

With a sincere hat tip to our own John D., I am pleased to report closing the deal and making the first *major* payment for a "1 of 1" Krieghoff; to wit: A side frame marked MAGNESIUM frame piece.

Yes, the one in Gibson.

As a result, I will be liquidating some more of my Navy babies. More to follow; pls check the Lugers FS section of the forum.

And, yes, when I get the piece, I will wave a dead chicken over my camera and try to get some pix for posting.

Tom A.

Lloyd in Nevada · 08-31-2004, 10:08 PM

Tom,

Congratulations on a major and outstanding one of a kind Luger acquisition! You must be very pleased. Certainly out of my league but I share in your very apparent pleasure as a fellow Luger Forum member. One of our own has that wonderful piece in their collection. I would certainly like to add a Navy Luger to my collection but finances will not permit that at this point. Wish I could have been at the NAPCA convention to hear your presentation and insights on the German Navy Lugers. Did they tape (video/audio) any of your presentation so other NAPCA members might benefit from this resource/knowledge? Yes, please post pictures of this new Krieghoff ASAP and again congratulations on a truly "can't get better than this" kind of vintage collectible Luger score!!

Dwight Gruber · 08-31-2004, 10:29 PM

Tom,

I'm totally thrilled and excited for you!

--Dwight

Dean · 09-01-2004, 12:29 AM

Can you fill those of us less knowledgable about what a 1 of 1 Krieghoff MAGNESIUM frame is?

This, I gather, is some sort of prototype?

How about a picture?

Edward Tinker · 09-01-2004, 12:32 AM

Dean, I can't go into detail without finding my book, but Krieghoff made some experimental frames, one was made in magneseum, and this is the exact one that was featured in Gibson's book.

Ed

John D. · 09-01-2004, 09:28 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Tom A:
..... am pleased to report closing the deal ... for a "1 of 1" Krieghoff; to wit: A side frame marked MAGNESIUM frame piece....<hr /></blockquote>HA! I was wondering how long you could keep this "under your hat" - and I have to say, you did better then I could have!!!

A serious CONGRATULATIONS to you Tom!!!
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For the rest - this is truly "1-of-1". It's the magnesium HK factory prototype, side-frame inscribed. It's shown in a couple of places in Gibson's book and I believe Kenyon as well...

Tom - simply outstanding!!!!!

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Navy · 09-01-2004, 10:39 AM

Thank you, John, and a second thanks for your assistance in making this happen.

The "better" news is it is almost half paid for.

Now, if I can move some debri...uhhh, highly desirable and unique collector grade daggers, medals, and a few Lugers, it will be ALL paid for.

Thanks again John.

Tom A.

John Sabato · 09-01-2004, 11:55 AM

I am sure I speak for the entire forum when I say we can't wait for the photos Tom...

Send them to me as soon as you take them and I will be glad to post them for you.

When will you be back in the local 'home' area so that we can arrange that one-on-one diagnosis of your perpetual photo upload problem?

Navy · 09-01-2004, 02:23 PM

John,

I *should* be back in NoVA area mid-October/early Nov...unless things change, which, in my bidnez, tends to be the rule.

Tom A.

08-31-2004, 07:07 PM	#1
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	New Acquisition All, With a sincere hat tip to our own John D., I am pleased to report closing the deal and making the first major payment for a "1 of 1" Krieghoff; to wit: A side frame marked MAGNESIUM frame piece. Yes, the one in Gibson. As a result, I will be liquidating some more of my Navy babies. More to follow; pls check the Lugers FS section of the forum. And, yes, when I get the piece, I will wave a dead chicken over my camera and try to get some pix for posting. Tom A.

09-01-2004, 12:29 AM	#4
Dean User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: PA Posts: 132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can you fill those of us less knowledgable about what a 1 of 1 Krieghoff MAGNESIUM frame is? This, I gather, is some sort of prototype? How about a picture? __________________ Carpe Diem, Parabellum

09-01-2004, 12:32 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,931 Thanks: 2,031 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	Dean, I can't go into detail without finding my book, but Krieghoff made some experimental frames, one was made in magneseum, and this is the exact one that was featured in Gibson's book. Ed __________________ 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

09-01-2004, 09:28 AM	#6
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	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Tom A: <strong>..... am pleased to report closing the deal ... for a "1 of 1" Krieghoff; to wit: A side frame marked MAGNESIUM frame piece....</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">HA! I was wondering how long you could keep this "under your hat" - and I have to say, you did better then I could have!!! A serious CONGRATULATIONS to you Tom!!! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> For the rest - this is truly "1-of-1". It's the magnesium HK factory prototype, side-frame inscribed. It's shown in a couple of places in Gibson's book and I believe Kenyon as well... Tom - simply outstanding!!!!! <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" title="" src="graemlins/drink.gif" />

09-01-2004, 11:55 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	I am sure I speak for the entire forum when I say we can't wait for the photos Tom... Send them to me as soon as you take them and I will be glad to post them for you. When will you be back in the local 'home' area so that we can arrange that one-on-one diagnosis of your perpetual photo upload problem? __________________ 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..."*

08-31-2004, 10:08 PM	#2
Lloyd in Nevada User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 85 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tom, Congratulations on a major and outstanding one of a kind Luger acquisition! You must be very pleased. Certainly out of my league but I share in your very apparent pleasure as a fellow Luger Forum member. One of our own has that wonderful piece in their collection. I would certainly like to add a Navy Luger to my collection but finances will not permit that at this point. Wish I could have been at the NAPCA convention to hear your presentation and insights on the German Navy Lugers. Did they tape (video/audio) any of your presentation so other NAPCA members might benefit from this resource/knowledge? Yes, please post pictures of this new Krieghoff ASAP and again congratulations on a truly "can't get better than this" kind of vintage collectible Luger score!!

08-31-2004, 10:29 PM	#3
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,901 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,316 Times in 430 Posts	Tom, I'm totally thrilled and excited for you! --Dwight

09-01-2004, 10:39 AM	#7
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Thank you, John, and a second thanks for your assistance in making this happen. The "better" news is it is almost half paid for. Now, if I can move some debri...uhhh, highly desirable and unique collector grade daggers, medals, and a few Lugers, it will be ALL paid for. Thanks again John. Tom A.

09-01-2004, 02:23 PM	#9
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	John, I should be back in NoVA area mid-October/early Nov...unless things change, which, in my bidnez, tends to be the rule. Tom A.