Mauser expert

policeluger · 04-07-2006, 02:14 PM

I would like to PM with someone who could apprise a WW2 complete rig, I would be able to send a complete set of pictures.....who could help and I have used Simpson's as a benchmark.....thanks very much

Lyn Islaub · 04-07-2006, 07:30 PM

Howard,
Have you contacted Frank Manders about this?
Lyn

policeluger · 04-07-2006, 07:44 PM

No, is he here on LF.....I really do not research Mauser so I do not know the folks....do you have an email address on him and is he the guy to ask? thanks

Edward Tinker · 04-07-2006, 07:56 PM

he goes by Frank, has the Frankenstein avatar, he knows as much if not more than Bill did on Mausers

go to this thread and then e-mail or PM him;

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=12065

policeluger · 04-07-2006, 08:18 PM

thanks Ed I will......found another E/2 tool yesterday....when time comes to get rid of 'em I'll let you know

Navy · 04-07-2006, 08:23 PM

Using Simpson's as a bench mark is a good idea if you are making an insurance claim. It is NOT a good idea if you are trying to get an accurate market value.

My friend, Bob Simpson operates a business and has to cover overhead; ergo, he has indirect costs that factor into the prices he asks. He is a great guy and I have done a load of business with him, but his price list is not an accurate reflection of the market. As a rule of thumb, I would multiply Bob's prices by .85 to get a feeling for market value.

FWIW, Bob is one of my *PREFERRED* dealers.

Tom A

Frank · 04-07-2006, 08:56 PM

Ed, thanks for the pat on the back!! BUT, Bill Munis forgot more that I know about Military Mausers. He was truly an expert and that expertise will be sorely missed!!!!

policeluger · 04-07-2006, 09:03 PM

Tom thanks for the good advice and Frank as soon as I can get you pictures I will....thanks.....BTW Tom, Simpson's still sells gun at a good rate, and I never could talk them into a better deal for me, I over heard perhaps 30 years ago two collectors complaining about what Ralph S. was asking for his gun, and one replied...."ya but he's still selling 'em"......I just picked up a 1940/42 to see if I could make a buck to be real honest...

Edward Tinker · 04-07-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Frank
Ed, thanks for the pat on the back!! BUT, Bill Munis forgot more that I know about Military Mausers. He was truly an expert and that expertise will be sorely missed!!!!

I don't know, you know how I thought he was on guns

I have my 'screensaver" set for pictures and the ones I took at his house pop up, makes me think about him

which is ok ...

Ed

policeluger · 04-07-2006, 09:56 PM

Ed, I still have some of his email of fish and elk....we would trade pictures and stories....its nice to have known him.....

04-07-2006, 02:14 PM	#1
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Mauser expert I would like to PM with someone who could apprise a WW2 complete rig, I would be able to send a complete set of pictures.....who could help and I have used Simpson's as a benchmark.....thanks very much

04-07-2006, 07:30 PM	#2
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	Howard, Have you contacted Frank Manders about this? Lyn

04-07-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	No, is he here on LF.....I really do not research Mauser so I do not know the folks....do you have an email address on him and is he the guy to ask? thanks

04-07-2006, 07:56 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	he goes by Frank, has the Frankenstein avatar, he knows as much if not more than Bill did on Mausers go to this thread and then e-mail or PM him; http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthre...threadid=12065

04-07-2006, 08:18 PM	#5
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	thanks Ed I will......found another E/2 tool yesterday....when time comes to get rid of 'em I'll let you know

04-07-2006, 08:23 PM	#6
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Using Simpson's as a bench mark is a good idea if you are making an insurance claim. It is NOT a good idea if you are trying to get an accurate market value. My friend, Bob Simpson operates a business and has to cover overhead; ergo, he has indirect costs that factor into the prices he asks. He is a great guy and I have done a load of business with him, but his price list is not an accurate reflection of the market. As a rule of thumb, I would multiply Bob's prices by .85 to get a feeling for market value. FWIW, Bob is one of my PREFERRED dealers. Tom A

04-07-2006, 08:56 PM	#7
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Ed, thanks for the pat on the back!! BUT, Bill Munis forgot more that I know about Military Mausers. He was truly an expert and that expertise will be sorely missed!!!!

04-07-2006, 09:03 PM	#8
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Tom thanks for the good advice and Frank as soon as I can get you pictures I will....thanks.....BTW Tom, Simpson's still sells gun at a good rate, and I never could talk them into a better deal for me, I over heard perhaps 30 years ago two collectors complaining about what Ralph S. was asking for his gun, and one replied...."ya but he's still selling 'em"......I just picked up a 1940/42 to see if I could make a buck to be real honest...

04-07-2006, 09:56 PM	#10
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	Ed, I still have some of his email of fish and elk....we would trade pictures and stories....its nice to have known him.....