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**Gene** · 06-05-2004, 05:38 PM

I found them to be a bunch of bozos. I bought their "WW2 German MG ammo can" after a lengthy discussion with a salesman on the phone, who assured me it was wartime German and had *no* markings on it. It also came with 5 50-round belts, also supposedly WW2 German. Well, I got the box, opened it, saw a massive SA stamp on the top of the can which is impossible to miss, not to mention postwar paint and ammo belts. This guy swore to me they were completely original and wartime. Well, I swear that the box wasn't open for more than 5 minutes before it was taped back up for shipment. If they can't get such an obvious description down on a $65 item, I won't be spending my money on any of their high dollar firearms.

**Charles_Rempe** · 06-05-2004, 05:53 PM

Gene

What ever happened to Checkpoint Charlies ? They used to be pretty good
didnt they ?

**Gene** · 06-05-2004, 07:07 PM

I've never heard of them; did they sell guns, militaria, or?

**Bill Grist** · 06-05-2004, 07:18 PM

?????????

All I can say is ask around at some of the big shows..But they have some good stuff, and the good stuff is high price, like others in the profit game...wfg

**Charles_Rempe** · 06-05-2004, 09:10 PM

Thanks Bill, Gene they were a Firearms dealer also out of the Chicago area.

Thet used to have a website, gone now.

**fordgpw** · 06-05-2004, 10:30 PM

simpson ltd

,ve bought several walthers from these guys and no problem. They were very helpfull with my order. later danny

**Matt Weber** · 06-06-2004, 11:55 PM

I've personally never delt with them. I tried emailing them about several P38s that they had for sale a while back, but never got a response from them!

I've asked other collectors about them, and one told me that if you aren't buying or selling a luger, they really aren't interested in dealing with you.
Customer service is not a big priority for them. Prices are pretty steep too on most of thier items.

Matt

PS-Checkpoint Charlies is still around. site is at- www.checkpointcharlies.com.
He is adding pics to his website now too! (about time!) I'm going to see him tommorow! He is out of Waupaca, not Chicago!
I'll let you know if I bring back anything good!

**JustinS** · 06-07-2004, 01:50 AM

Simpson Ltd. Experience

I purchased a Mauser 1934 Pistol from Simpson Ltd. Gun was nice. My only complaint was their communication, or lack of. I was looking to purchase a couple other items and they were not only kind of rude when I did get them on the phone, but half the time I got their answering machine and they never returned even one of my calls. I wont be buying anything else from them. And they have a fake SS helmet for sale as original so that makes them that much worse in my opinion.

**Matt Weber** · 06-07-2004, 05:02 PM

Justin,

I got the exact same treatment! Customer service is not a high priority for them.

Now I have heard if you call them up, and tell them you want to sell an artillery luger, that they are much friendlier, and call you back every 15 minutes!!

Matt

**Charles_Rempe** · 06-07-2004, 08:44 PM

Doesnt sound like a good place to buy a K98 , Matt I have heard a couple of good things about Checkpoint Charlies thanks for the new link

Thanks for all the replies !!

**Matt Weber** · 06-07-2004, 11:24 PM

Charles,

Yes, I just visited Charlie today, and I picked up 3 great holsters along with a few P38 magazines. Great shopping day!
Charlie always has some good stuff for sale!
Be sure to tell him, I sent you!

Matt

**graf** · 06-08-2004, 07:31 PM

I would avoid them...

for the most part as only a few months ago there was significant discussion over an ss marked 98k sniper rig- quite bogus imo & if I can find the threads I will post them.

Originally posted by Charles_Rempe

Guys
Has anyone dealt with Simpsons Ltd Collectors Firearms ? If so how
are they. They have a couple of k98's Im looking at. Thanks in advance
for the replies.

**graf** · 06-08-2004, 07:36 PM

What da ya know... July 25 2003

this was listed for sale by them (I have the images if some one needs them) it was almost a year ago rather than a few months ago (of course the link no-longer works...):

http://simpsonltd.com/C4763_mauser_1..._SS_Sniper.htm

Mauser SS Short Siderail Sniper
Converted GEW 98/K98K dated with S. as short side rail amount and assess and Dienstglas telescopic site serial number 3058b. Mauser 1935 Rework marked S/42 G on rear sight base with early droop winged eagle proofs on receiver and barrel, Waffenampt eagleWaA63 proofs on stock, 'SS2' Runes and deaths head proves on barrel next to receiver, gun is all matching numbers, Ajack scope is another number from another similar gun, stock is GEW cut down with no hole for a side sling, large deaths head marking under wrist on stock, overall condition is excellent 92-95% with excellent plus optics, very good-excellent bore, side sling is attached with GEW swinging school in that it into side of but, short side rail base with six screws and two panes is serial number two gun, as good an example of this variation that I have seen cease labor variations of the 98k by Lou pages 16 to 20 for reference on this model
s/n: 30xx b
$19,995.00
Register Number: C4763

**graf** · 06-08-2004, 07:53 PM

here is one of the threads:

http://p198.ezboard.com/fk98kpagefrm7.showMessage?topicID=136.topic

disregard the editing to my last post on this thread... as that is the reason I no longer answer questions there- the moderators often edit posts & alter meanings to suit their own agenda...
That "moderator" edited post is more twisted about than a John Kerry position!

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