First Luger Buy "almost" completed - but concerns

Curly1 · 03-22-2016, 08:55 AM

Good points Desperado.

Olle · 03-23-2016, 11:02 AM

Seems like Jon went quiet... maybe he's in jail for dealing stolen firearms?

Sergio Natali · 03-23-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Olle

Seems like Jon went quiet... maybe he's in jail for dealing stolen firearms?

That made me laugh !

Jon N · 03-25-2016, 09:22 AM

I'm back....not a shady character, just an old gun nut with eye problems. Just had cataract surgery and had a complication. Have badly distorted vision in one eye and having trouble with close work.

Also too old for this computer stuff, having trouble with replies. I'm not tech savvy at all. Just typed a long one but came up unauthorized to post. So I will try again if this message posts.

Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.

Jon N · 03-25-2016, 09:39 AM

Okay, that one worked and I can see the screen today so here goes...
I just bought the Luger last evening. I left out some of the details of the circumstances initially to keep the post from being too long. The seller is not just a neighbor, he is a friend and have known him for over 35 years. He had it for 30 years since his father in law passed away and he acquired it in the late 50's/early 60's.
Got it for $550 cash, he wanted to swap me even up for an AR but I decided to keep it. AR's were impossible to get a year ago and he doesn't want to wait for the next panic shortage.
I know I am assuming some risk but it will likely never leave my gun safe. Will leave notes for my wife on it so she can decide what to do with it when I check out. I think the risk factor is low.
Will post some pics when I can get my wife to show me how to do it. Got spare non-numbers mag, takedown tool, decent 1939 holster and an odd looking chamber brush type tool that folds up. Is this a Luger accessory? It is better than I first thought after I wiped it down, maybe 70%, but will appreciate an expert opinion when I post pics.
As I said previously I am having considerable difficulty seeing up close so it may be a few weeks until I can get some pics up. I sincerely appreciate all the feedback and suggestions. Never expected that being new to the Forum.

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03-25-2016, 09:22 AM	#4
Jon N User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm back....not a shady character, just an old gun nut with eye problems. Just had cataract surgery and had a complication. Have badly distorted vision in one eye and having trouble with close work. Also too old for this computer stuff, having trouble with replies. I'm not tech savvy at all. Just typed a long one but came up unauthorized to post. So I will try again if this message posts. Thanks for all the comments and suggestions.

03-25-2016, 09:39 AM	#5
Jon N User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay, that one worked and I can see the screen today so here goes... I just bought the Luger last evening. I left out some of the details of the circumstances initially to keep the post from being too long. The seller is not just a neighbor, he is a friend and have known him for over 35 years. He had it for 30 years since his father in law passed away and he acquired it in the late 50's/early 60's. Got it for $550 cash, he wanted to swap me even up for an AR but I decided to keep it. AR's were impossible to get a year ago and he doesn't want to wait for the next panic shortage. I know I am assuming some risk but it will likely never leave my gun safe. Will leave notes for my wife on it so she can decide what to do with it when I check out. I think the risk factor is low. Will post some pics when I can get my wife to show me how to do it. Got spare non-numbers mag, takedown tool, decent 1939 holster and an odd looking chamber brush type tool that folds up. Is this a Luger accessory? It is better than I first thought after I wiped it down, maybe 70%, but will appreciate an expert opinion when I post pics. As I said previously I am having considerable difficulty seeing up close so it may be a few weeks until I can get some pics up. I sincerely appreciate all the feedback and suggestions. Never expected that being new to the Forum.