stock lug restoration

ithacaartist · 06-22-2011, 03:09 PM

Norm, a good idea also.

However, this one is my shooter!! Aside from the grip-chip, surface conditions, and missing lug, the other aspects of it are collectible. I figured a restored lug might have no, or better effect on its value, for when I pass it on (or pass!). So, I agree heartily about starting off with a shooter. At least this would show that somebody wanted to do good things to it, as opposed to grinding stuff off. I would like to keep doing nice things to it, like the subsequent refinishing and re-strawing of parts. Since I would be trying a lot of the processes I felt capable of myself, I wouldn't do anything that couldn't be undone later--lug replacement excepted. And I can wait indefinitely for that $50 chunk of frame...

I consider the experience of caring for and feeding this LP-08 the end, and the goal. I also like to do unusual, distinctive, funny, exotic, exacting, profound, attractive work as it is. How am I supposed to keep my hands off this gun?

Just remember, it's Luger fever!

D.P.

Conny · 06-22-2011, 09:06 PM

I have a John Martz Artillery Luger frame I will sell. It is very rusty and not worth the money to have restored (for me). Basically, a paperweight. However, the stock lug is there if you need it. $50.00 won't touch it.

Ed, I don't know if I should post this here or for sale section or list price now or??????? Just trying to help a fellow Luger lover.

G.T. · 06-23-2011, 12:06 AM

Hi ithacaartist, I'm your huckleberry!.....

.....I have a back half of a luger frame (with lug), cut down thru the grip screw holes.. DWM or Mauser... $25.00 plus postage and your in business!!

... Let me know, I don't suspect I'll have a big run on them anytime soon?? But, who knows?? Best to all, til...lat'r....GT BTW, you can reach me at: gctomeks@msn.com

ithacaartist · 06-23-2011, 04:41 AM

Gentlemen:

I am amazed and gratified for contributions of all, but G.T. really got my attention, there. Email sent.

, if you know what I mean.

Conny, I agree that even a rusty Martz frame would be untouchable due to the stigma of so much collectibility attached to it!

Sounds like G.T. hit the nail right on the head--just what I want, a sawed-off, orphan chunk. I can see it now, you're standing by the scrap barrel poised to drop it in, but then hesitate, and think, "Nah, I'd better not."

Thanks again, G.T.!

David Parker

G.T. · 06-23-2011, 09:32 AM

Yup! Save everything twice!...

.. My dad was a "King packrat!" and I guess the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree...??... Anyway, might just as well be "recycled" as it is a better fate then rusting away in my parts pile.. Best to all, Glad I could be of assistance.. til...lat'r...GT

DaveinTN · 06-23-2011, 05:54 PM

I know I and others on the forum would interested to see some before, during, and after photos of your project.

ithacaartist · 06-24-2011, 02:11 AM

Yes, rest assured that you'll be with me every step of the way.

06-22-2011, 09:06 PM	#2
Conny User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Culpeper, Va. Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	I have a John Martz Artillery Luger frame I will sell. It is very rusty and not worth the money to have restored (for me). Basically, a paperweight. However, the stock lug is there if you need it. $50.00 won't touch it. Ed, I don't know if I should post this here or for sale section or list price now or??????? Just trying to help a fellow Luger lover. __________________ Rangers Lead the Way, Duane Leiker

06-23-2011, 12:06 AM	#3
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,542 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,750 Times in 1,021 Posts	Got what you need! Hi ithacaartist, I'm your huckleberry!..........I have a back half of a luger frame (with lug), cut down thru the grip screw holes.. DWM or Mauser... $25.00 plus postage and your in business!! ... Let me know, I don't suspect I'll have a big run on them anytime soon?? But, who knows?? Best to all, til...lat'r....GT BTW, you can reach me at: gctomeks@msn.com

06-23-2011, 04:41 AM	#4
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,410 Thanks: 7,584 Thanked 2,660 Times in 1,399 Posts	Woo-hooo! Gentlemen: I am amazed and gratified for contributions of all, but G.T. really got my attention, there. Email sent. , if you know what I mean. Conny, I agree that even a rusty Martz frame would be untouchable due to the stigma of so much collectibility attached to it! Sounds like G.T. hit the nail right on the head--just what I want, a sawed-off, orphan chunk. I can see it now, you're standing by the scrap barrel poised to drop it in, but then hesitate, and think, "Nah, I'd better not." Thanks again, G.T.! David Parker

06-23-2011, 09:32 AM	#5
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,542 Thanks: 1,342 Thanked 3,750 Times in 1,021 Posts	pretty much right! Yup! Save everything twice!..... My dad was a "King packrat!" and I guess the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree...??... Anyway, might just as well be "recycled" as it is a better fate then rusting away in my parts pile.. Best to all, Glad I could be of assistance.. til...lat'r...GT

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06-22-2011, 03:09 PM	#1
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,410 Thanks: 7,584 Thanked 2,660 Times in 1,399 Posts	Norm, a good idea also. However, this one is my shooter!! Aside from the grip-chip, surface conditions, and missing lug, the other aspects of it are collectible. I figured a restored lug might have no, or better effect on its value, for when I pass it on (or pass!). So, I agree heartily about starting off with a shooter. At least this would show that somebody wanted to do good things to it, as opposed to grinding stuff off. I would like to keep doing nice things to it, like the subsequent refinishing and re-strawing of parts. Since I would be trying a lot of the processes I felt capable of myself, I wouldn't do anything that couldn't be undone later--lug replacement excepted. And I can wait indefinitely for that $50 chunk of frame... I consider the experience of caring for and feeding this LP-08 the end, and the goal. I also like to do unusual, distinctive, funny, exotic, exacting, profound, attractive work as it is. How am I supposed to keep my hands off this gun? Just remember, it's Luger fever! D.P.

06-23-2011, 05:54 PM	#6
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	I know I and others on the forum would interested to see some before, during, and after photos of your project.

06-24-2011, 02:11 AM	#7
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,410 Thanks: 7,584 Thanked 2,660 Times in 1,399 Posts	Yes, rest assured that you'll be with me every step of the way.