VERY Rare and unusual, 9mm Simson & Co NAVY

Edward Tinker · 12-13-2021, 02:41 PM

This is a very rare Navy that was ordered in 1932, along with the Sneak (DWM blank toggles), they were ordered by the French Embassy in Israel (ordered special because Simson & Co was a Jewish company and they wanted to support the new state of Israel in 1932).

Very rare, very unusual and minty.

Particulars:
9mm barrel & Navy toggle made by the mad Russian Eugene Golubtsov
Fabrication and testing conducted by the insanely talented American Gerald Tomek (GT)
Simson Frame and Toggle train supplied by the prevaricator Edward Tinker

George Anderson · 12-13-2021, 02:55 PM

Great story Ed, but the "State of Israel" didn't exist in 1932.

Edward Tinker · 12-13-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by George Anderson

Great story Ed, but the "State of Israel" didn't exist in 1932.

Really? Oh jeez, taken for a ride, again

aldo35 · 12-13-2021, 05:00 PM

Ed,

Should have revealed this beauty on April 1st

spangy · 12-13-2021, 06:02 PM

What a beautiful gun Ed ... I am instantly in love with her.

Karl · 12-13-2021, 07:28 PM

How about a Star of David on the blank receiver top?

Edward Tinker · 12-13-2021, 08:50 PM

Karl, I can only stretch a lie so far

sheepherder · 12-13-2021, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Karl, I can only stretch a lie so far

You had me up until you said "Golubstov"!

cirelaw · 12-13-2021, 09:34 PM

1948~

Edward Tinker · 12-13-2021, 10:05 PM

I was thinking 1949, but 1948 sounds about right also

Norme · 12-13-2021, 10:17 PM

May 14th 1948.
Norm

ithacaartist · 12-14-2021, 01:49 AM

Sweet! (Scurrying around trying to find the drool bucket...)

mrerick · 12-14-2021, 11:03 AM

My FN manufactured Hign Power (1990 production) served in Israel before reaching me via surplus channels...

Here's the property marking:

Doubs · 12-14-2021, 01:24 PM

What kind of gun oil do you use that makes it taste "minty"? Just curious as I never lick my Lugers.

HerrKaiser · 12-14-2021, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Doubs

What kind of gun oil do you use that makes it taste "minty"? Just curious as I never lick my Lugers.

Peppermint Oil works best for both purposes in my experiences.

sheepherder · 12-18-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by HerrKaiser

Peppermint Oil works best for both purposes in my experiences.

Haha! When I first read this I chuckled.

Then I started thinking...Where had I heard this before??? Was it something I had done, sometime in the past???

Yes...There was a bottle of it someplace here...In my kitchen...Along with a bag of cotton balls...Now I recall something...I had researched a problem I was having, a recurrent one...Something to do with...mice???

I don't remember what the problem was...Or if the Peppermint Oil solved it...

Does the 'mice' connection sound right??? It couldn't have been guns...Or it wouldn't be in my kitchen...

HerrKaiser · 12-18-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

Haha! When I first read this I chuckled.

Then I started thinking...Where had I heard this before??? Was it something I had done, sometime in the past???

Yes...There was a bottle of it someplace here...In my kitchen...Along with a bag of cotton balls...Now I recall something...I had researched a problem I was having, a recurrent one...Something to do with...mice???

I don't remember what the problem was...Or if the Peppermint Oil solved it...

Does the 'mice' connection sound right??? It couldn't have been guns...Or it wouldn't be in my kitchen...

Not mice! Peppermint oil placed on doorframes helps keep spiders away and out of your house.

Heinz · 12-14-2021, 06:50 PM

I believe the story. That is a rare Likud cavalry saddle from the pre British liberation confirming the provenance.

Edward Tinker · 12-18-2021, 02:37 PM

You DOUBTERS! This is an important find of the new century!

12-13-2021, 02:41 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	VERY Rare and unusual, 9mm Simson & Co NAVY This is a very rare Navy that was ordered in 1932, along with the Sneak (DWM blank toggles), they were ordered by the French Embassy in Israel (ordered special because Simson & Co was a Jewish company and they wanted to support the new state of Israel in 1932). Very rare, very unusual and minty. Particulars: 9mm barrel & Navy toggle made by the mad Russian Eugene Golubtsov Fabrication and testing conducted by the insanely talented American Gerald Tomek (GT) Simson Frame and Toggle train supplied by the prevaricator Edward Tinker Attached Thumbnails

12-13-2021, 05:00 PM	#4
aldo35 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern GA Posts: 343 Thanks: 2,229 Thanked 146 Times in 76 Posts	Israel Navy Ed, Should have revealed this beauty on April 1st

12-13-2021, 06:02 PM	#5
spangy Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 617 Thanks: 3,065 Thanked 1,057 Times in 429 Posts	What a beautiful gun Ed ... I am instantly in love with her. __________________ Whoever said that "money can't buy you happiness" never bought a Luger. WTB - Take Down Lever & Trigger Plate (#90) for an Imperial Artillery.

12-14-2021, 01:49 AM	#12
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,347 Thanks: 7,285 Thanked 2,579 Times in 1,366 Posts	Sweet! (Scurrying around trying to find the drool bucket...) __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

12-14-2021, 11:03 AM	#13
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	My FN manufactured Hign Power (1990 production) served in Israel before reaching me via surplus channels... Here's the property marking: Attached Thumbnails __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

12-13-2021, 02:55 PM	#2
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,529 Times in 787 Posts	Great story Ed, but the "State of Israel" didn't exist in 1932.

12-13-2021, 07:28 PM	#6
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 522 Thanks: 0 Thanked 271 Times in 118 Posts	How about a Star of David on the blank receiver top?

12-13-2021, 08:50 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Karl, I can only stretch a lie so far

12-13-2021, 09:34 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	1948~

12-13-2021, 10:05 PM	#10
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	I was thinking 1949, but 1948 sounds about right also

12-13-2021, 10:17 PM	#11
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	May 14th 1948. Norm

12-14-2021, 01:24 PM	#14
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,692 Times in 555 Posts	What kind of gun oil do you use that makes it taste "minty"? Just curious as I never lick my Lugers.

12-14-2021, 06:50 PM	#18
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	I believe the story. That is a rare Likud cavalry saddle from the pre British liberation confirming the provenance.

12-18-2021, 02:37 PM	#19
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	You DOUBTERS! This is an important find of the new century!