41 byf estate find - What do I have?

DavidJayUden · 09-04-2012, 08:52 PM

I think that you have a fine looking old warhorse there. A good cleaning and oiling will help, but there are a few personality marks that are there to stay.
You may be able to find correct un-numbered grips or right grip panel for it, and also a couple of FXO plastic un-numbered mags to make it all Kosher. Jerry Burney can spruce up the belt loops on the holster, and should you choose, Hugh can glue up the crack in the grips and face lift the checkering.
Or leave it alone.
Regarding your questions: finish os original, value is about $1000, wrong mag. is worth something to a WW1 guy, so use it to trade. Belt loops are replacements.
Anyway, welcome!
dju

09-04-2012, 08:52 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I think that you have a fine looking old warhorse there. A good cleaning and oiling will help, but there are a few personality marks that are there to stay. You may be able to find correct un-numbered grips or right grip panel for it, and also a couple of FXO plastic un-numbered mags to make it all Kosher. Jerry Burney can spruce up the belt loops on the holster, and should you choose, Hugh can glue up the crack in the grips and face lift the checkering. Or leave it alone. Regarding your questions: finish os original, value is about $1000, wrong mag. is worth something to a WW1 guy, so use it to trade. Belt loops are replacements. Anyway, welcome! dju