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05-01-2014, 12:54 PM | #1 |
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For real or no?
I see one in Kenyon's book "LUGERS AT RANDOM" on page 399 and one is now listed on Ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luger-Artill...item48655b8851
I have see where some people say there is no such animal. What is the consensus here?? Last edited by hayhugh; 05-01-2014 at 04:42 PM. Reason: Add title "Lugers at Random" |
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from experts they have told me - not leather - canvas yes
I do not doubt them, but most things WW1 were made from leather, but these are people who know what they are talking about - so unless one comes in a 'collection' or falls in your lap, I would not pay big bucks for one, unless you really want one. Ed |
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Pure fantasy item.
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Consider the seller.
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+1 on Ed, Jerry and George's comments....
Here is a link to our own Mauro Baudino's website on the LP-08. This link will take you to a page where you can see a photo of the canvas type TM-08 case that was used. I have never seen a period photograph of a leather snaildrum case. Surely if they were real, at least one photograph before/during/after WW1 showing the leather case in use would have surfaced by now. Hence, until proven otherwise, it's a FAKE.
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John! until proven otherwise? You are being too lenient..
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Considering that drum magazines did not exist until 1916/1917 (patented in July of 1916), a 1915 dated carrier might seem a little suspect?
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Too crude for any type of European craftsmanship of that era.
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I'd say Pakistani origin, maybe around the year 2010... and then the aging process takes place by having their animals chew on them and then leave them out in the sun for a few months, eh?
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Other then the photo on page 399, are there any other obvious errors in LUGERS AT RANDOM?
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Probably...a lot has been learned since the book was first published in 1969 (and, other than publishing it in a smaller format, has not been updated since). It still remains an excellent reference for the new collector as it provides a "catalog" of most major Luger variations. A little of the descriptive information is no longer valid, so newer references should be consulted when contemplating a high dollar or obscure purchase.
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Mr. Wood, you certainly are a diplomat.
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Ah, the Revshop, in Prior Lake!
I wonder if they're hiring...
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