Erfurt/DWM Parts Luger Project

Kiwi · 02-05-2021, 07:48 AM

Are you equating Ted and Jerry with the Taliban and ISIS?
There are attempting to restore it to how it looked when new, not mindless destruction.

There are a very few historical items in (almost) perfect condition, I agree they should not be touched.

But an ugly mess - just because some Totalitarian government has refurbished does not fall into that context IMHO.

Thor, Jerry, and G.T. are my heroes

Vlim · 02-05-2021, 10:05 AM

Don't get me wrong. I appreciate their craftsmanship, but at the same time I strongly believe some items should not be touched.

Another example is the 'remodification' of Norwegian P08 holsters. The Norwegian army captured large numbers of German P08 holsters and modified them by installing belt hangers that allowed them to use the holsters with US GI style belts.

This modification was done by the Norwegian army and is part of the holster's history. When you remove the GI belt hanger and re-install German Style belt loops, you are left with a holster that is neither German nor Norwegian. And in my opinion worthless.

But if you like 'pretty' guns without historical value, be my guest. But don't mistake it for a restoration. Also, educate yourself before touching an item.

Part of being a good and professional restorer is the ability to say 'no' to projects that uneducated clients offer.

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02-05-2021, 07:48 AM	#1
Kiwi User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Wrong side of the Delaware river Posts: 340 Thanks: 244 Thanked 491 Times in 193 Posts	Are you equating Ted and Jerry with the Taliban and ISIS? There are attempting to restore it to how it looked when new, not mindless destruction. There are a very few historical items in (almost) perfect condition, I agree they should not be touched. But an ugly mess - just because some Totalitarian government has refurbished does not fall into that context IMHO. Thor, Jerry, and G.T. are my heroes

02-05-2021, 10:05 AM	#2
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Don't get me wrong. I appreciate their craftsmanship, but at the same time I strongly believe some items should not be touched. Another example is the 'remodification' of Norwegian P08 holsters. The Norwegian army captured large numbers of German P08 holsters and modified them by installing belt hangers that allowed them to use the holsters with US GI style belts. This modification was done by the Norwegian army and is part of the holster's history. When you remove the GI belt hanger and re-install German Style belt loops, you are left with a holster that is neither German nor Norwegian. And in my opinion worthless. But if you like 'pretty' guns without historical value, be my guest. But don't mistake it for a restoration. Also, educate yourself before touching an item. Part of being a good and professional restorer is the ability to say 'no' to projects that uneducated clients offer.