You have to see this one

spacecoast · 03-29-2015, 09:20 PM

I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful firearm of any persuasion. Pretty much flawless.

http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...1906-2nd-Issue

DavidJayUden · 03-29-2015, 09:45 PM

I just can't imagine that they could have looked better when they were brand new.
dju

wlyon · 03-29-2015, 10:28 PM

Just curious. Has this been professionally restored? Bill

Ron Wood · 03-29-2015, 11:06 PM

Bill,
I have known Dick for a long time. I seriously doubt anything has been done to the gun. He was one of the first really serious collectors that I met early on and his knowledge and collection are top notch. I may be wrong but I don't think he would post anything that wasn't proper. It will be interesting to see how the vultures on Jan's forum will circle.
Best regards my friend,
Ron

Zorba · 03-30-2015, 05:30 AM

Can't see...

Anfanger · 03-30-2015, 06:52 AM

Looks like only members of that forum can view the pix via that link.

Norme · 03-30-2015, 08:08 AM

I'm pretty sure that Richard's beautiful 1016 Navy 2nd Issue (a rare variation, by the way), is all original. The magazine shown is from an earlier gun.
Regards, Norm

Sergio Natali · 03-30-2015, 10:43 AM

Yes, it's very close to perfection.

lugerholsterrepair · 03-30-2015, 12:27 PM

Looks like only members of that forum can view the pix via that link. Yes! Solve that pesky little problem by signing up...

SIGP2101 · 03-30-2015, 12:30 PM

How is it possible to survive in such condition for so many years? Only few scratches.
Just imagine all the things that happen in last 100 years. Mind boggling indeed.

ithacaartist · 03-30-2015, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anfanger

Looks like only members of that forum can view the pix via that link.

John, this is true! Lots of members belong to both; each forum has its own "flavor", and both have lots to offer. It's handy to have both memberships in times of cross-posting like this, so just join up!

Sergio Natali · 03-30-2015, 02:48 PM

Probably never used in battle like many Swiss lugers still in mint conditions.

Sergio

rhuff · 03-30-2015, 03:34 PM

I somehow don't think that this beautiful Navy is a shooter!! I have never seen a nicer example than this one. I couldn't even guess the value of this example.

Tomathvl · 03-30-2015, 03:46 PM

Is the axle retaining pin in the white or blued? I can't tell for sure.

Ron Wood · 03-30-2015, 05:07 PM

It is in the white, it even has the little "nub" in the center of the pin. It is as original as you can get.

Anfanger · 03-30-2015, 06:41 PM

I joined! Same forum name as here: Anfanger.
Incredible Luger that Richard has!

drbuster · 03-31-2015, 10:26 PM

It may be that some of our more long term experienced Navy collectors had some questions about Richard C.'s magnificent Navy because he calls himself a "Junior member" which carries a "newbie" sort of experience which Ron Wood says is not the case. Maybe the moniker of "former junior member" might be more appropriate!

Ron Wood · 03-31-2015, 10:45 PM

There is nothing inexperienced about Richard. He does not call himself "Junior member"...that is a title bestowed by the forum software based on number of posts. If I live long enough and post enough times I may eventually earn the title of "grumpy old fart" (or perhaps I already have).

lugerholsterrepair · 03-31-2015, 11:00 PM

Ron, The title just below "grumpy old fart" is "goofy old fart" Your'e getting close! Sorry I couldn't resist..please forgive me...

Ron Wood · 03-31-2015, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

Ron, The title just below "grumpy old fart" is "goofy old fart" Your'e getting close! Sorry I couldn't resist..please forgive me...

You are forgiven my son...go forth and sin no more.

03-29-2015, 09:20 PM	#1
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	You have to see this one I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful firearm of any persuasion. Pretty much flawless. http://luger.gunboards.com/showthrea...1906-2nd-Issue

03-29-2015, 10:28 PM	#3
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 2,609 Times in 968 Posts	Just curious. Has this been professionally restored? Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

03-29-2015, 11:06 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,034 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,239 Times in 1,718 Posts	Bill, I have known Dick for a long time. I seriously doubt anything has been done to the gun. He was one of the first really serious collectors that I met early on and his knowledge and collection are top notch. I may be wrong but I don't think he would post anything that wasn't proper. It will be interesting to see how the vultures on Jan's forum will circle. Best regards my friend, Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-30-2015, 06:52 AM	#6
Anfanger User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Near Cincinnati Posts: 23 Thanks: 93 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	Looks like only members of that forum can view the pix via that link. __________________ "So row well, and live." ~Quintus Arrius

03-30-2015, 10:43 AM	#8
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Yes, it's very close to perfection. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

03-29-2015, 09:45 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I just can't imagine that they could have looked better when they were brand new. dju

03-30-2015, 05:30 AM	#5
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 527 Times in 290 Posts	Can't see...

03-30-2015, 08:08 AM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	I'm pretty sure that Richard's beautiful 1016 Navy 2nd Issue (a rare variation, by the way), is all original. The magazine shown is from an earlier gun. Regards, Norm

03-30-2015, 12:27 PM	#9
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,132 Times in 1,439 Posts	Looks like only members of that forum can view the pix via that link. Yes! Solve that pesky little problem by signing up... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

03-30-2015, 12:30 PM	#10
SIGP2101 User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	How is it possible to survive in such condition for so many years? Only few scratches. Just imagine all the things that happen in last 100 years. Mind boggling indeed.

03-30-2015, 02:48 PM	#12
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Probably never used in battle like many Swiss lugers still in mint conditions. Sergio __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

03-30-2015, 03:34 PM	#13
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,305 Thanks: 2,735 Thanked 991 Times in 727 Posts	I somehow don't think that this beautiful Navy is a shooter!! I have never seen a nicer example than this one. I couldn't even guess the value of this example.

03-30-2015, 03:46 PM	#14
Tomathvl User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Milan, IN Posts: 363 Thanks: 3 Thanked 48 Times in 19 Posts	Is the axle retaining pin in the white or blued? I can't tell for sure.

03-30-2015, 05:07 PM	#15
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,034 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,239 Times in 1,718 Posts	It is in the white, it even has the little "nub" in the center of the pin. It is as original as you can get. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-30-2015, 06:41 PM	#16
Anfanger User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Near Cincinnati Posts: 23 Thanks: 93 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	I joined! Same forum name as here: Anfanger. Incredible Luger that Richard has! __________________ "So row well, and live." ~Quintus Arrius

03-31-2015, 10:26 PM	#17
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	It may be that some of our more long term experienced Navy collectors had some questions about Richard C.'s magnificent Navy because he calls himself a "Junior member" which carries a "newbie" sort of experience which Ron Wood says is not the case. Maybe the moniker of "former junior member" might be more appropriate!

03-31-2015, 10:45 PM	#18
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,034 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,239 Times in 1,718 Posts	There is nothing inexperienced about Richard. He does not call himself "Junior member"...that is a title bestowed by the forum software based on number of posts. If I live long enough and post enough times I may eventually earn the title of "grumpy old fart" (or perhaps I already have). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-31-2015, 11:00 PM	#19
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,132 Times in 1,439 Posts	Ron, The title just below "grumpy old fart" is "goofy old fart" Your'e getting close! Sorry I couldn't resist..please forgive me... __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."