1917 DWM at Legacy

Geo99 · 05-03-2024, 12:28 PM

98%?

I jumped up when I first saw 98% DWM advertised at $1695.
I think Tom must be slipping. His condition evaluations are usually accurate or even conservative.

Maybe it is a typo?

https://www.legacy-collectibles.com/...ems/30022.html

sdmark777 · 05-03-2024, 12:48 PM

Well, 98% references amount of remaining blue. From what I saw there is just some rubbing, edge ware. The issue is, it isn't a pretty blue. As he says, "While there is very little actual finish loss, there is spotty oxidation on the whole gun, heaviest on the grip straps. Some rust under the grips. Fitted with matching-numbered wood grips. The condition of the bore is poor - worn rifling with minor pitting throughout." So it is really a dog, even though it has most of its finish. So no typo.

Vlim · 05-03-2024, 04:46 PM

9.8 percent at most.

Ron Wood · 05-04-2024, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlim

9.8 percent at most.

Wow, only a decimal point off.

Vlim · 05-04-2024, 10:29 AM

I give them the benefit of the doubt

05-03-2024, 12:28 PM	#1
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 398 Thanks: 102 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	1917 DWM at Legacy 98%? I jumped up when I first saw 98% DWM advertised at $1695. I think Tom must be slipping. His condition evaluations are usually accurate or even conservative. Maybe it is a typo? https://www.legacy-collectibles.com/...ems/30022.html __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers Last edited by Geo99; 05-03-2024 at 12:29 PM. Reason: adj

05-03-2024, 12:48 PM	#2
sdmark777 User Join Date: Apr 2018 Posts: 288 Thanks: 692 Thanked 672 Times in 174 Posts	Well, 98% references amount of remaining blue. From what I saw there is just some rubbing, edge ware. The issue is, it isn't a pretty blue. As he says, "While there is very little actual finish loss, there is spotty oxidation on the whole gun, heaviest on the grip straps. Some rust under the grips. Fitted with matching-numbered wood grips. The condition of the bore is poor - worn rifling with minor pitting throughout." So it is really a dog, even though it has most of its finish. So no typo.

05-03-2024, 04:46 PM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	9.8 percent at most.

05-04-2024, 10:29 AM	#5
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	I give them the benefit of the doubt