Borchardt Manual

Lugers down under · 02-13-2005, 05:58 AM

I have been offered a english version manual for the Borchardt pistol.
As such items are very rare here down under I would ask if anyone can help me with things to look out for, ie: staple or cotten binding, colour of cover....in fact anything. Also what sort of money would one be expected to pay for such an item.
Kind wishes,
Murray

Imperial Arms · 02-13-2005, 12:39 PM

Hello Murray,

I am providing a link to a Loewe Borchardt manual which is rarer than the DWM Borchardt manual. These manuals, depending on condition, can fetch in excess of $1,200. I believe that a Borchardt manual should have staples on the spine, and the one in the image has been reinforced.

Please try to provide some images of the manual which is being offered to you.

Good luck,
Albert

Lugers down under · 02-13-2005, 01:50 PM

Thank you Albert,
I have not seen the Item yet as it is on the mainland and I an not due to go until next week.
He also has an original wooden holdopen with brass cleaning kit.
I have no idea what that would be worth on its own.
I will keep you informed.
Many thanks once again.

Ron Wood · 02-13-2005, 08:14 PM

Murray,

Check out Chuck Whittakers site at:

Land of Borchardt (Just click on the blue text)

He has examples of Loewe an DWM Borchardt manuals including a Spanish language copy...and you can even turn the pages and check each one out! The photos are detailed enough that you can see how they are constructed/stapled and they are authentic original manuals.

Lugers down under · 02-13-2005, 10:01 PM

Thanks Ron,
What an amazing site and a wealth of information.
Jan sends her kindest regards
Murray

02-13-2005, 05:58 AM	#1
Lugers down under User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Great Barrier Island, New Zealand Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Borchardt Manual I have been offered a english version manual for the Borchardt pistol. As such items are very rare here down under I would ask if anyone can help me with things to look out for, ie: staple or cotten binding, colour of cover....in fact anything. Also what sort of money would one be expected to pay for such an item. Kind wishes, Murray __________________ Lugers down under

02-13-2005, 12:39 PM	#2
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Hello Murray, I am providing a link to a Loewe Borchardt manual which is rarer than the DWM Borchardt manual. These manuals, depending on condition, can fetch in excess of $1,200. I believe that a Borchardt manual should have staples on the spine, and the one in the image has been reinforced. Please try to provide some images of the manual which is being offered to you. Good luck, Albert Last edited by Imperial Arms; 02-13-2005 at 04:08 PM.

02-13-2005, 01:50 PM	#3
Lugers down under User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Great Barrier Island, New Zealand Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Thank you Albert, I have not seen the Item yet as it is on the mainland and I an not due to go until next week. He also has an original wooden holdopen with brass cleaning kit. I have no idea what that would be worth on its own. I will keep you informed. Many thanks once again. __________________ Lugers down under

02-13-2005, 08:14 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: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,179 Times in 1,703 Posts	Murray, Check out Chuck Whittakers site at: Land of Borchardt (Just click on the blue text) He has examples of Loewe an DWM Borchardt manuals including a Spanish language copy...and you can even turn the pages and check each one out! The photos are detailed enough that you can see how they are constructed/stapled and they are authentic original manuals. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-13-2005, 10:01 PM	#5
Lugers down under User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Great Barrier Island, New Zealand Posts: 228 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Thanks Ron, What an amazing site and a wealth of information. Jan sends her kindest regards Murray __________________ Lugers down under