April 3-4th TN Military Show

Hugo Borchardt · 04-01-2015, 03:22 PM

Hope everyone is well.

If any of you guys are going to be at the Tennessee Military Collectors show in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Marriott this Friday and Saturday, please look for me.

I'll be displaying (not selling!) several rare lugers and holsters, including US Test Lugers and their holsters.

Thanks!

Clark

Ron Wood · 04-01-2015, 04:01 PM

Wish I could be there. It would be great to see you...and your collection

Lyn Islaub · 04-03-2015, 01:43 PM

A gun show in Franklin, an interesting Test Luger collection and a second chance to visit that great Civil War museum there. What a great weekend.

William Hull · 04-04-2015, 10:57 AM

Clark
It was great meeting you. Love putting a face to a forum member. Your display is beyond words, something to be very proud of. I know I will never see two test holsters in the same display again. Hope you win a display award today.
Regards
William

Hugo Borchardt · 04-05-2015, 12:38 PM

William:

Was awesome to see you too! Thanks for dropping by and chatting. That was a lot of fun!

Hugo Borchardt · 04-05-2015, 12:44 PM

For those of you who couldn't be there, here is a photo of my display, which was awarded second place for the entire show out of 323 tables! I was told many times by some serious collectors that they had never seen that many test Lugers together, and the holsters were a huge hit that everyone was talking about. It was so great to get everything out and share with others. I think I was as excited as anyone about seeing them out in the open.

William Hull · 04-05-2015, 12:54 PM

Clark,
Congratulations on your display award. You deserved it. Add a few more holsters to your display for the fall show.
Good luck in your pursuits
William

Ron Wood · 04-05-2015, 01:31 PM

Clark,
Outstanding collection and display, and a well deserved award! I'm proud of you!

Edward Tinker · 04-05-2015, 03:48 PM

Well done, excellent collection

JTD · 04-05-2015, 04:17 PM

Very nice collection Clark. Some fantastic stuff there. Also, thanks for the pics. John

Hugo Borchardt · 04-05-2015, 10:34 PM

Thanks guys! Due to your willingness to help me over the years and to share your vast knowledge I stand on the shoulders of giants. Will always remember and appreciate all you have done for me.

wlyon · 04-06-2015, 12:10 AM

Clark
Congratulations!! Well deserved award. Bill

04-01-2015, 03:22 PM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 340 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	April 3-4th TN Military Show Hope everyone is well. If any of you guys are going to be at the Tennessee Military Collectors show in Franklin, TN at the Cool Springs Marriott this Friday and Saturday, please look for me. I'll be displaying (not selling!) several rare lugers and holsters, including US Test Lugers and their holsters. Thanks! Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-01-2015, 04:01 PM	#2
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 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Wish I could be there. It would be great to see you...and your collection __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-04-2015, 10:57 AM	#4
William Hull User Join Date: May 2008 Location: south central Kentucky--Tompkinsville Posts: 33 Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Clark It was great meeting you. Love putting a face to a forum member. Your display is beyond words, something to be very proud of. I know I will never see two test holsters in the same display again. Hope you win a display award today. Regards William __________________ "The Flag does not fly because of the wind that blows it. The Flag flies because of each soldiers' last breath blows by it!" Unknown

04-05-2015, 12:38 PM	#5
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 340 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	William: Was awesome to see you too! Thanks for dropping by and chatting. That was a lot of fun! Attached Thumbnails __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-05-2015, 12:44 PM	#6
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 340 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	For those of you who couldn't be there, here is a photo of my display, which was awarded second place for the entire show out of 323 tables! I was told many times by some serious collectors that they had never seen that many test Lugers together, and the holsters were a huge hit that everyone was talking about. It was so great to get everything out and share with others. I think I was as excited as anyone about seeing them out in the open. Attached Thumbnails __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-03-2015, 01:43 PM	#3
Lyn Islaub Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 435 Thanks: 3 Thanked 152 Times in 72 Posts	A gun show in Franklin, an interesting Test Luger collection and a second chance to visit that great Civil War museum there. What a great weekend.

04-05-2015, 12:54 PM	#7
William Hull User Join Date: May 2008 Location: south central Kentucky--Tompkinsville Posts: 33 Thanks: 22 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Clark, Congratulations on your display award. You deserved it. Add a few more holsters to your display for the fall show. Good luck in your pursuits William __________________ "The Flag does not fly because of the wind that blows it. The Flag flies because of each soldiers' last breath blows by it!" Unknown

04-05-2015, 01:31 PM	#8
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 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Clark, Outstanding collection and display, and a well deserved award! I'm proud of you! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-05-2015, 03:48 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Well done, excellent collection

04-05-2015, 04:17 PM	#10
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	Very nice collection Clark. Some fantastic stuff there. Also, thanks for the pics. John

04-05-2015, 10:34 PM	#11
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 340 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	Thanks guys! Due to your willingness to help me over the years and to share your vast knowledge I stand on the shoulders of giants. Will always remember and appreciate all you have done for me. __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-06-2015, 12:10 AM	#12
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,636 Thanks: 3,174 Thanked 2,559 Times in 955 Posts	Clark Congratulations!! Well deserved award. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon