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sheepherder 06-05-2016 10:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawk62 (Post 289640)
Several months ago, I decided to get the Luger re-blued and I just got it back this weekend. I am pleased with the result.

I know the purists may disagree and say I ruined the gun, but like I said, I am happy with the result.
Looks good! :) I have never had any criticism of re-blueing, my only complaint is that most re-bluers want to buff the snot out of the pistol. Excessive buffing ruins the sharp edges and rounds out the stampings. Why they do this is a mystery to me. Your re-bluer has done an admirable job. ;)

Sergio Natali 06-06-2016 08:57 AM
Very good job, excellent indeed!

rhuff 06-06-2016 03:16 PM
The transformation is awesome. You now have a most handsome Luger. I would be proud to have that Luger in my safe. To me, you made a good decision to "gussy up" that very tired Luger. Your refinisher did a very nice job, considering what he had to work with. Enjoy!!.

Eugen 06-06-2016 03:42 PM
Hawk62, I don't claim to know much about Lugers, but I know what I like, and I really the restoration work on your Luger. Nice job!

Ron Wood 06-06-2016 03:43 PM
As has been stated, the refinish was nicely done...didn't buff the bejeebers out of it.
Are you interested in selling the plexiglass grips? I have as small collection of odd-ball grips and wouldn't mind adding a pair like yours. Shoot me a PM if interested.
Thanks,
Ron

foxdoublegunner 06-07-2016 02:11 AM
Hawk,
In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least.

Foxdoublegunner

Sergio Natali 06-07-2016 04:08 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by foxdoublegunner (Post 289689)
Hawk,
In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least.

Foxdoublegunner
That's something I wanted to add, as a collector (very small one really) I would prefer an all original gun to a rebuffed one BUT in your case yours has been very well refinished.

MikeP 06-09-2016 12:32 AM
You hurt nothing.
A near junker parts gun very nicely done.

You're happy, and that's what counts.

derf0018 06-09-2016 03:31 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Edward Tinker (Post 282190)
Welcome to the forum!

It is a 1941 (41) made by Mauser (42) upper that is on top of an unknown lower. I do not think it has the Mauser hump (see the FAQ for side by side pictures) - which means the lower could be DWM from WW1 to around 1934 when Mauser took over production. You can narrow it down to what years made a 'U' suffix, but other than that, it can be hard to tell.

The grips, I assume they are clear with yellow behind them? If actually yellow, then I would say post-war grips, as the GI made ones were made from aircraft Plexiglas and not colored Plexiglas, although who knows where they got it, if no story its just a guess. I have heard of German gun makers making things for GI's or holsters, etc, not usually German POW's as the story :)

Ed
Ed,

I think I see a "Mauser hump" on the frame on one of the photos. Also some "K" date Mausers had the hump.

Fred

Vlim 06-09-2016 03:41 PM
Tastefully done. Reminds me of my restored 1937 P08 which I used for sports shooting.

kurusu 06-09-2016 03:41 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by derf0018 (Post 289765)
Ed,

I think I see a "Mauser hump" on the frame on one of the photos. Also some "K" date Mausers had the hump.

Fred
Yep! There's a Mauser "hump" alright.

Hawk62 06-19-2016 09:14 PM
OK, next question on the Luger.

I bought a Mec-Gar magazine for it (while it was in the shop). The magazine only fits about half-way or a little less up into the grips/handle, then gets stuck. I took the grips off (thinking the aftermarket grips might be messing it all up), but same thing. It appears the top forward part of the magazine is rubbing against the inside of the frame.

The magazine that came with the gun fits and works fine.

Is this common? Could the gun frame be bent?

As far as I can tell, using a metal straight edge, the insides of the frame are straight.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

rhuff 06-20-2016 01:55 PM
Try holding down(pushing) the mag release button while you insert the new mag, and see if that makes a difference. Sometimes new mags are a bit difficult getting by the mag catch area.

Hawk62 06-20-2016 08:10 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rhuff (Post 290414)
Try holding down(pushing) the mag release button while you insert the new mag, and see if that makes a difference. Sometimes new mags are a bit difficult getting by the mag catch area.

Thanks.

Tried. That's not it.

The magazine actually only goes in about a quarter or third of the way.

Any other ideas??

I hate to buy/try another magazine if it's the gun.

DavidJayUden 06-20-2016 09:27 PM
If the grip screws are out and it still won't go up, you've got me. Different magazines is an option, or using some Prussian Blue or other marking method to determine where it is binding is the next step.
Once you determine where it is binding you can consider relieving it, but professional advice is probably a good idea before you go making mods. to the frame.
dju

Lugerdoc 06-21-2016 08:34 AM
I've run into a few lugers with bent or dinged frames that will not easily accept any mag. These are difficult to fix, but it can be done. if you haven't already tried an new Mecgar mag, you may want to do so, as they are a few thousands slimmer than most other mags. TH

sheepherder 06-21-2016 09:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawk62 (Post 290406)
I bought a Mec-Gar magazine for it...The magazine only fits about half-way or a little less up into the grips/handle, then gets stuck.
Any thoughts?
Gerry Tomek here on the forum (username: G.T.) does amazing Luger magazine work. Gerry has the mandrels and fixtures (and hammers) to re-shape bent/dented/difficult magazines. If you want your magazine checked out, he's the man! :thumbup:

Douglas Jr. 06-24-2016 08:18 PM
Excellent work on your Luger.
Much better now - specially with the wooden grips.
As your gun was already a shooter before the restoration, no one will tell you that did wrong.
Now you have a nice gun to grab all the attention at your range.
And if you are happy at the end of day, that's all that really matters.
Douglas.

Hawk62 06-24-2016 10:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by sheepherder (Post 290453)
Gerry Tomek here on the forum (username: G.T.) does amazing Luger magazine work. Gerry has the mandrels and fixtures (and hammers) to re-shape bent/dented/difficult magazines. If you want your magazine checked out, he's the man! :thumbup:
The original magazine works fine, it's the new Mecgar magazine that doesn't fit. So, assuming I didn't get a lemon of a magazine from Mecgar, I'm assuming it it the Luger that has an isse.

Thanks.

DonVoigt 06-25-2016 12:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawk62 (Post 290592)
The original magazine works fine, it's the new Mecgar magazine that doesn't fit. So, assuming I didn't get a lemon of a magazine from Mecgar, I'm assuming it it the Luger that has an isse.

Thanks.
I'm not sure I would assume that, a little comparison measurement could tell you if the Mecgar is off.

Most Mecgar mags are great, but there can always be a problem.

Buy another, or return that one; or borrow a mag or two and try them.


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