Carol Watson's Auction

Arizona Slim · 03-07-2015, 04:34 PM

For those of you that may be interested in the results of Carol Watson's current auction there is one pistol that sold this morning that may be the buy of the sale. Lot #74, a cased 1899/1900 Swiss GL Test Luger in 98% original finish with an estimated sale price of between $12,000. $18,000. sold for $6,000. Their other estimated prices appear to be somewhere in the ball park. Someone must be very happy.

Lon

Diver6106 · 03-07-2015, 05:31 PM

Like the lottery... If you don't bid, you can't win.

drbuster · 03-07-2015, 06:36 PM

I believe that this GL "test luger" was discussed recently on the Still Forum. As I recall, it is number 24 which was exposed as the now V5 luger in the Thun Swiss Museum, thus this OCA #24 is probably a mere fantasy luger, so $6000 is a fair price and maybe an overpricing!

Ron Wood · 03-07-2015, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by drbuster

I believe that this GL "test luger" was discussed recently on the Still Forum. As I recall, it is number 24 which was exposed as the now V5 luger in the Thun Swiss Museum, thus this OCA #24 is probably a mere fantasy luger, so $6000 is a fair price and maybe an overpricing!

Ditto

Arizona Slim · 03-07-2015, 07:38 PM

DrBuster:
I believe that this GL "test luger" was discussed recently on the Still Forum. As I recall, it is number 24 which was exposed as the now V5 luger in the Thun Swiss Museum, thus this OCA #24 is probably a mere fantasy luger, so $6000 is a fair price and maybe an overpricing!

Thanks Herbert, I guess that just shows that if a guy stays in the less desireable, lower priced range he's less likely to get burned. Although a good selection of referance books is a must they can only help so much.
Lon

drbuster · 03-07-2015, 08:09 PM

Lonnie, staying with lower cost items is definitely no guarantee of authenticity! The fakers may think cheaper fakes are easier to sell as the ignorant buyer may feel it won't hurt his wallet too much. There is no substitute for knowledge, experience and trust in the seller (better to know him well!).

Arizona Slim · 03-07-2015, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drbuster

Lonnie, staying with lower cost items is definitely no guarantee of authenticity! The fakers may think cheaper fakes are easier to sell as the ignorant buyer may feel it won't hurt his wallet too much. There is no substitute for knowledge, experience and trust in the seller (better to know him well!).

You have made some good points there Herbert. While a guy is gaining in knowledge and experiance, probably trust in the seller is going to be a good start..

Diver6106 · 03-08-2015, 02:30 PM

... just don't play the lottery in Africa that comes in emails.

Arizona Slim · 03-08-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Diver6106

... just don't play the lottery in Africa that comes in emails.

Funny you should mention that as I have won a few lotteries in Ethiopia, sent in the required fee but am still waiting for my winnings.

Lon

hayhugh · 03-08-2015, 05:22 PM

Not to worry Lon, the check is in the mail........

03-07-2015, 04:34 PM	#1
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Carol Watson's Auction For those of you that may be interested in the results of Carol Watson's current auction there is one pistol that sold this morning that may be the buy of the sale. Lot #74, a cased 1899/1900 Swiss GL Test Luger in 98% original finish with an estimated sale price of between $12,000. $18,000. sold for $6,000. Their other estimated prices appear to be somewhere in the ball park. Someone must be very happy. Lon

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drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	I believe that this GL "test luger" was discussed recently on the Still Forum. As I recall, it is number 24 which was exposed as the now V5 luger in the Thun Swiss Museum, thus this OCA #24 is probably a mere fantasy luger, so $6000 is a fair price and maybe an overpricing!

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Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	DrBuster: I believe that this GL "test luger" was discussed recently on the Still Forum. As I recall, it is number 24 which was exposed as the now V5 luger in the Thun Swiss Museum, thus this OCA #24 is probably a mere fantasy luger, so $6000 is a fair price and maybe an overpricing! Thanks Herbert, I guess that just shows that if a guy stays in the less desireable, lower priced range he's less likely to get burned. Although a good selection of referance books is a must they can only help so much. Lon

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drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Lonnie, staying with lower cost items is definitely no guarantee of authenticity! The fakers may think cheaper fakes are easier to sell as the ignorant buyer may feel it won't hurt his wallet too much. There is no substitute for knowledge, experience and trust in the seller (better to know him well!).

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hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 885 Thanks: 851 Thanked 508 Times in 271 Posts	Not to worry Lon, the check is in the mail........