"Hanger Queen" but still a Luger

[SleazyRider]

Originally Posted by Merick

Coke will remove all the bluing.

True enough, I suppose, but the bluing looks to be the least of the problems. I'm assuming the parts will be polished and re-blued anyway.

I like the hydro-punch idea, but posit that grease would do a better job as it is more viscous and therefore less prone to escaping around the dowel rod. Be sure to smack the dowel rod with a steel hammer and not a rubber mallet.

I secretly enjoy problems like this and would love to get my hands on it! Last time I went looking for a project gun, however, I wound up getting a pristine one (a S&W Model 10) for about 25 bucks more. Who could resist?

[G.T.]

Thats a bummer... I know that guys who work on antique optics soak them for months on end in penetrating oil... That may be the only safe solution... just soak it till it comes loose.......time is an pal in this kind of issue.. Best to all, til...lat'r...GT

[mrvair]

The gunsmith finally freed up the firing pin and he got the bullet out. I appreciate all of the advice and fortunately didn't have to use any of it !! I was surprised to find out that it is a .30 and not a 9mm. Kinda disappointed but now I can justify another Luger just to get a 9.
I would like to try and date it with your help. I have attached pictures of all the markings not already posted.

Is it common for the receiver to hang up as shown in my last picture? If not, I would appreciate a solution to fix it.

I can't wait to shoot it (the gunsmith said it was OK to do so.)
Problem is, I'm like Barney....just one bullet !! I've ordered a few boxes but they are on back order.

Thanks again for everybody's help...this is a great forum.

[mrvair]

My first pictures were too large to submit.

[pitsword]

Truly a thing of Beauty. All of those years and probably a bunch of tears. If those Ladies could only talk. Something as personal as that, has a soul. Just to reconnect would be a nice thing.
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