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Frank
Well stated!
Jan
Well stated!
Jan
Frank:quote:Originally posted by Frank
I think I would rather buy Garfield's Chrome Plated Navy with KB marks than a fake Spandau. Bill, this is not an offer!!!
Just my 2 cents worth!!
quote:Originally posted by garfield
Frank:quote:Originally posted by Frank
I think I would rather buy Garfield's Chrome Plated Navy with KB marks than a fake Spandau. Bill, this is not an offer!!!
Just my 2 cents worth!!
You dirty dog! You made my heart skip a beat there. For a fleeting second I thought that I had a chance to pass on that "treasure".
Based on your assumption, I can only assume that you believe in the tooth fairy.quote:Originally posted by Frank
Garfield, if you want to "pass" it on, I'll send you my address!! However, I will assume that you want nothing in return, except my gratitude!!
quote:Originally posted by Frank
Heinz, you can quit looking. This is an exact copy from Shattuck's Book!!
"Some believe that in 1918, 200 Spandau stamped P.08s were assembled from left over parts or parts that failed proof in the desperate days before the last Great Offensive. Most Spandau P.08s are marked 1918, but as they are made up of parts that failed proof, almost any war date is conceivable. The temptation to transform a $500 Erfurt into a $20,000 Spandau may prove irresistible to the stamp and lathe jockeys. The Erfurt crown on the toggle is very similar to the supposed Spandau crown, A partially completed Erfurt toggle or the application of a welder and a Spandau stamp and viola! The rough late war finish and the assemblage of mismatched parts all conspire to conceal the sin. The National Automatic Pistol Collectors Association convention, Midland Odessa, Texas, authenticated 6 Spandau Lugers at the show. Value $20,000 to 25,000."