NIB transferable L2A2
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I guess to me it is a matter if you are a collector for monitary gain or enjoyment.
Me I collect for me and am really not to concerned about future value. I would clean it and shoot it and enjoy it.
Others will want to leave as is and just look at it in its cocooned goodness.
What ever floats your boat. It's your money.
I do believe going half way is a bad choice though. Either leave 100% untouched or use it. Partial unwrap and clean while well intentioned looses the untouched crowd and their money.
Me I collect for me and am really not to concerned about future value. I would clean it and shoot it and enjoy it.
Others will want to leave as is and just look at it in its cocooned goodness.
What ever floats your boat. It's your money.
I do believe going half way is a bad choice though. Either leave 100% untouched or use it. Partial unwrap and clean while well intentioned looses the untouched crowd and their money.
geavlaw
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More good thoughts and suggestions!
Our son spent 9 years in the Marine Corps. I figure he will do what he wants with it after I am finished appreciating it.
Then to the grandchildren, etc.
I certainly won't sell it!
Thanks!
Our son spent 9 years in the Marine Corps. I figure he will do what he wants with it after I am finished appreciating it.
Then to the grandchildren, etc.
I certainly won't sell it!
Thanks!
Traveler
UZI Talk Life Member
Even if I could come up with the money for one, I am too afraid of what might happen after the election. It's more than I can afford to risk for something I might not ever receive.
I really like the curved back of Mk3 trigger. It looks elegant.
Thanks for coming on here and telling us what you can. It's nice to see it go to someone who knows and appreciates Sterlings.
I really like the curved back of Mk3 trigger. It looks elegant.
Thanks for coming on here and telling us what you can. It's nice to see it go to someone who knows and appreciates Sterlings.
geavlaw
Well-known member
Traveler:
I very much appreciate the kind words!
This is a great forum!
We must be alert to and resist any effort at impairing our second amendment rights, so we can all continue to be able to possess and enjoy these historically significant firearms.
I will never forget the first time I handled a MK-IV. Already having an interest in and enthusiasm for timeless engineering, the more we delved into the background and history of the Sterling the more impressive it became. Even today there are very few subguns that will compete with the Sterling in terms of robustness, handling, consistency, and ease of use.
We recently added an Aimpoint to our MK-V, with the result of an immediate update on aiming and accuracy. Using 145 grain subsonic bullets is an amazing and silent experience. Even the MK-IV is eminently manageable, and the accuracy attainable with just the original post site continues to be impressive.
Given our understanding that Sterling liked to "tinker" with the production line, it will be very interesting to compare the MK-III with the "ultimate" MK-IV and V.
The whole experience is put into perspective when considering that we are looking at 1940-50s technology and engineering, that competes and surpasses much more modern engineering.
Thanks!
I very much appreciate the kind words!
This is a great forum!
We must be alert to and resist any effort at impairing our second amendment rights, so we can all continue to be able to possess and enjoy these historically significant firearms.
I will never forget the first time I handled a MK-IV. Already having an interest in and enthusiasm for timeless engineering, the more we delved into the background and history of the Sterling the more impressive it became. Even today there are very few subguns that will compete with the Sterling in terms of robustness, handling, consistency, and ease of use.
We recently added an Aimpoint to our MK-V, with the result of an immediate update on aiming and accuracy. Using 145 grain subsonic bullets is an amazing and silent experience. Even the MK-IV is eminently manageable, and the accuracy attainable with just the original post site continues to be impressive.
Given our understanding that Sterling liked to "tinker" with the production line, it will be very interesting to compare the MK-III with the "ultimate" MK-IV and V.
The whole experience is put into perspective when considering that we are looking at 1940-50s technology and engineering, that competes and surpasses much more modern engineering.
Thanks!
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Ready.Fire.Aim
UZI Talk Life Member
Thanks for being so open and sharing your purchase. It is almost a sin to leave her wrapped up in wax paper. Kinda like getting invited to the Playboy Mansion and watching TV when you get there.
RFA
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so, are there 2 levels of NIB on these?
One completely sealed and the other with the outer wrap removed?
If so, if I was a buyer and wanted to keep it as a collector, the partial wrap one is not worth the same as the fully wraped one unless the factory wraped BOTH ways.
It looks like SN 2765 was partially opened.
Also, you said something about disclosure aggrement with Ruben on the number of guns.
Does he tell you up front how many he has or does he wait till you purchase to tell you and then forbids you to tell others?
Ive got no problem if he tells you prior to purchase and then you can determine if the price is fair for you.
On the other hand if he wont tell you until you purchase, then that is a huge deal and very under-handed.
The value of a rare item is directly related to the number of the rare items. If you go into it thinking you have 1 of 10 and he pulls 50 out his ass, then your item is far less rare than you thought.
Is Ruben attempting a price fixing scheme?
One completely sealed and the other with the outer wrap removed?
If so, if I was a buyer and wanted to keep it as a collector, the partial wrap one is not worth the same as the fully wraped one unless the factory wraped BOTH ways.
It looks like SN 2765 was partially opened.
Also, you said something about disclosure aggrement with Ruben on the number of guns.
Does he tell you up front how many he has or does he wait till you purchase to tell you and then forbids you to tell others?
Ive got no problem if he tells you prior to purchase and then you can determine if the price is fair for you.
On the other hand if he wont tell you until you purchase, then that is a huge deal and very under-handed.
The value of a rare item is directly related to the number of the rare items. If you go into it thinking you have 1 of 10 and he pulls 50 out his ass, then your item is far less rare than you thought.
Is Ruben attempting a price fixing scheme?
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geavlaw
Well-known member
Guys:
Ultimately it doesn't make much difference whether there are 10 or 50 if you are not interested in selling it in the future. It's hard to explain but I feel incredibly fortunate to even have this opportunity, and to have some of these original works of art returned to the public is something we have never seen before in any firearm of historical note.
We are considering preserving the packaging and the firearm separately, the only downside being the temptation Wetworks is describing. Having been involved in opening a number of similar original Sterling items we can release the tape without ruining either it or the wax paper.
If anybody is interested, we are also working with the Gerstner chest company folks in Ohio who are creating hardwood display and storage cases for the MK-IV/8 and V. They are truly gorgeous, and display the firearm when open, and secure it when it is closed, with areas dedicated to magazine, manual, and bayonet storage. All of the cradles are lined in heavy felt, etc. Got the idea from CPS but apparently they are not interested in selling their chest alone, plus it look like the Gerstners will be even better from a fit and finish perspective.
Thanks!
Ultimately it doesn't make much difference whether there are 10 or 50 if you are not interested in selling it in the future. It's hard to explain but I feel incredibly fortunate to even have this opportunity, and to have some of these original works of art returned to the public is something we have never seen before in any firearm of historical note.
We are considering preserving the packaging and the firearm separately, the only downside being the temptation Wetworks is describing. Having been involved in opening a number of similar original Sterling items we can release the tape without ruining either it or the wax paper.
If anybody is interested, we are also working with the Gerstner chest company folks in Ohio who are creating hardwood display and storage cases for the MK-IV/8 and V. They are truly gorgeous, and display the firearm when open, and secure it when it is closed, with areas dedicated to magazine, manual, and bayonet storage. All of the cradles are lined in heavy felt, etc. Got the idea from CPS but apparently they are not interested in selling their chest alone, plus it look like the Gerstners will be even better from a fit and finish perspective.
Thanks!
geavlaw
Well-known member
tgus:
Glad to know we are not alone.
I concur. I don't see a significant impairment of its historical value as long as the entire package is preserved. We hope to neutralize the adhesive during the "uncovering". And then resist the temptation to put rounds through it!
Take care!
Glad to know we are not alone.
I concur. I don't see a significant impairment of its historical value as long as the entire package is preserved. We hope to neutralize the adhesive during the "uncovering". And then resist the temptation to put rounds through it!
Take care!
When preserving the original packaging as in the case of 2766, how would you verify the serial number without removing or cutting the paper - for example during a BATFE inspection at your dealer's while unit is in transfer? Is Ruben verifying all SNs?
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