K Date
 

Got the K today, not entirely correct but for a VOPO I am entirely happy with it. Mechanically excellent and a VG Bore. It is an early variation by serial but it has the set back front sight and NO BUMP. It has those script Ss on darn near every part. I have not been able to put it down all day. The gun was in much better shape that I had thought it would be. Dipped blued but I am going to fix that. O with Dots over it & 37 acceptance stamps, Droop Wing Eagle proof marks and O 37 on the left barrel also. The S/42 is in Script S. I think of the Vopos, the K dates, 41/42 and Police Lugers were the most desirable, at least to me. The price of the others was a little high but I do believe prices of all Lugers is rising, especially the shooter grades. Thor

Re: K Date
 

Thorster, are there any distinguishing marks on it that indicates that it is VOPO? Such as added proofs, etc? Where did you find it?

Re: K Date
 

the bocksguns.com place, not really on this one, but it was dipped blued, etc, not original finish

Re: K Date
 

Meant Brocksguns.com some nice shooters there.




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Dang, thats actually pretty nice! (EOM)
 

looks good Thor (EOM)
 

Re: K Date
 

WHAT! You're going to work on one of YOUR guns while customers are waiting on theirs?

Re: K Date
 

HEy, WHERE"S MY BABBY LUGER! Long Barrel is held for RANSOM!!!!

Re: K Date
 

ActuaLLY,that is the extent of it for a while, I am a little under the weather so I wont be working on that K til right before the Luger convention next spring. I might go shoot it though!

Beautiful Luger in great condition!
 

Look like you got your money's worth.


Dan

Re: K Date
 

Should get the frames back next week.

Re: K Date
 

You should get the long barrel Friday

Re: Beautiful Luger in great condition!
 

I was lucky getting in first pickins, seldom happens to me! I was lucky, I have wanted a first variation for quite a few years now. Those little script Ses are so cool!

You said that LAST week Hugh! (EOM)
 

Okay Hugh, walk me through the steps for a baby
 

if you have time,


What needs to be done and what gets "cut" owwww, and etc. Sir?


Ed

Re: Okay Hugh, walk me through the steps for a baby
 

1. Cut 1/2" out of the middle of the frame grip and weld back together, grind off stock lug & lanyard loop; clean up and polish weld & grind areas.

2. Cut 1/2" out of the middle of each grip panel, epoxy back together and rechecker; or make new grips.

3. Remove bbl from frame & cut front sight band off end of bbl, this will shorten bbl to approximately 3", turn end of bbl and ream sight band until they are a slip fit, then weld or solder, being sure that sight is aligned properly. Then remount bbl.

4. Shorten mainspring guide to fit frame, either cut proper amount from middle and weld; or cut top off and rebend new hook.

5. Shorten mainspring so that it will fit in frame and still function action correctly.

6. Taper front of frame rails.

7. Grind down toggle knobs until they are width of the frame & rechecker.

8. Shorten magazine and spring to fit frame properly, radius end of mag, weld up bottom of slot for thumb piece which is now openended and re-install bottom by drilling new holes for retaining pin.

9. Put it all together and fire for correct functioning.

10. Fine tune to correct malfunctions.

11.Polish & reblue


After proof reading all of the above, I realize what a job it is and that I am not charging enough! Expect price to increase!

Re: Okay Hugh, walk me through the steps for a baby
 

you forgot one step Hugh, "Wait two years"

Thor......
 

The price one has to pay for a "Prototype" model!

Re: HUGH............
 

hey you were ribbing me......it was my turn Hugh! You know darn well I have been patient, I dont mind waiting cause I know I will enjoy it the rest of my life! I fully appreciate you getting the kinks out of the process and I know you will be in full production soon! After all, I helped give you reference for grip work and that was a self inflicted wound on my part, but damn, your grip work is flawless! Thor

So, Hugh, when are you going to be ready to tackle a .45? (EOM)
 

Send 'em to me! (EOM)