New member to the Singer collection

[gbethu]

Too subtle for someone like yourself maybe.

Jealousy doesn't become anyone though as you just demonstrated with your snide remarks. Too many collectors know your business history and have already formed a low opinion of you. I've never met anyone that had any respect for you because of your lack of ethics.
You do get respect for your knowledge of 1911s. I don't presume to be an expert in 1911s at all nor do I ever hold myself out to be one. I have a good reputation in the business field I worked in most of my life, and as you pointed out, I made a very good amount of money doing it. Too bad you haven't as yet it appears.
I understand your time is running out to correct your
reputation...maybe you might want to start today. :-)

[Scott Gahimer]

...The difficult part is finding AND acquiring AND owning multiple authentic Singer 1911s...

http://www.jouster.com/forums/showth...inger-magazine

(The AMAZING) Gordo:

Unlike you, I do have some experience. There are several collectors, including myself, who own and/or have owned multiple Singers at once and still do. It is a big world and you are not in the center of it. Everyone isn't jealous of you. Take it from someone with some knowledge and experience... I've examined a lot of Singers. You may want to revise your WANTED ad and be looking for Singer barrels and magazines.

[Rob Greer]

Sorry - double post.

[Rob Greer]

As Scott said, I had no agenda with the photos I uploaded... it is the only photo set I know of with 5 correct and known Singers that were issued. (I actually shared those photos a few years ago, and thought newer members would enjoy seeing them in this thread.) I thought I was adding to the thread and ultimately showing the most known Singers in one thread - 12 so far. We are a little over 2% of the issued production... just trying to get to the percentage mentioned earlier in the thread.

Please don't bring me into the mud slinging... and I think I can speak for many members here (presumptuously?) - I'd (we'd?) rather not have a repeat of the earlier threads bashing each other. This is supposed to be a fun forum where people came to share and learn about these guns. (Stepping off my soapbox now...)

I apologize if I inadvertently tossed tinder on the fire - that was NOT my intent.

[Tommy2guns]

Archduke Ferdinand was shot with a Browning model 1899/1900 sparking off WWI. It appears I set off the next Great War with a 1911 and an IPad.....

[gbethu]

Your experience isn't the issue Scott. You're just a small time dealer selling from a bag without an FFL. You buy and sell . I don't . All my Singers are well known , two with Clawson letters. There are other ways to authenticate 1911s rather than deal with you. Like others, I 'd be afraid to send you a gun for fear you would steal parts from it. Your reputation is well known. You know much about a few things...like 1911s. OK, so what ? Without a reputable approach to doing business you won't be getting wealthy anytime soon. People reading this exchange may decide to buy from others as I have done. As a buyer, my reputation is just fine as my checks always clear or the wire hits the bank. You, on the other hand , may not be trustworthy enough and they may decide to go elsewhere. You have no idea how many potential new customers you won't ever see as a result of you showing your lack of character on these boards.
I'm willing to trade barbs as long as you want. You're just digging yourself deeper in the hole. You can keep telling everyone about how little I know about 1911s and I'll keep reminding people about your less than sterling reputation among gun collectors who have been burned or double dealt by you.

[Scott Gahimer]

Archduke Ferdinand was shot with a Browning model 1899/1900 sparking off WWI. It appears I set off the next Great War with a 1911 and an IPad.....

You didn't set off anything. Nor did you offend me. As I stated in my PM to you and my subsequent post on the board, I was not offended by you asking your questions. I simply explained why I don't answer those kinds of questions on a public forum.

[lkgmadmax]

Beautiful collection, but you need to make the number 5!

http://shop.pre98.com/product.sc?productId=2077&categoryId=45

[gbethu]

Yes, I'd like to. Always looking for top quality very early 1911s or rare Singer 1911s. I looked at the one you suggest but I'm only buying in the 90% original finish or better AND with correct magazines.Every collector I've talked to told me the magazines are like hen's teeth. They were not kidding. I'll just keep looking. Thanks