TLSS Report
 

Finished a K Date, started on a G Date, hoh hum!
<img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> I'm so lucky!

I thought summer was your slow season?

Thor can't afford a "slow season" since restoration of Lugers, and other deserving honorary mention firearms is his full-time day job!

Dan44, you said last August "I wonder if there will be a winter sale?" But I doubt there will be any sales this year. God has blessed me with lots of work so far.

Well guys if it matters I plan on keeping Ted busy too. Sending him a short barreled Stoeger to restore this week and upon completion if I like it and I think I will - I got 3 more in line just waiting for that new fresh coat of paint so to speak.

Hi Sam, I'll bet you will be thrilled with your "new" paint job. Thor is just finishing number four for me and has number five in partial completion.

The first two were "shooters" and the next two restoration of some tough to find K-Dates.

It may take some time, but the final result is worth the wait!!

Frank, your second K date has been shipped! Happy Fathers day! Still havent done a Luger carbine yet, but I turned one down one day, it was SWISS CHEESE pitted, beyond my talents.

Franks K Date was delivered today!

Yup, it sure did show up this afternoon. It's a beauty. I'll try to take some photos and post them.

Thanks Thor!!!

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Frank, I have seen Ted's work in Tulsa and here in Michigan at another customers of his. I did like what I had seen and bought a gun this last weekend in Louisville the Stoeger just with him in mind. Truthfully I am excited. I have a little bit of knowledge of what he does and therefore have a real appreciation for his skills. I just hope I am not too happy - it could break the money tree.

Sam, I know the feeling about breaking the tree!! Whenever I take the shooters to the range and get comments from the other shooters and range officers, I am very proud that I could resurrect these fine weapons to near original conditions.

As for the tough to find specimens (like K-Date Variations), I just think it is great to have the very nice looking example. Essentially, I have taken a Luger that is either pretty beat up or already messed with, and supplied the funds for Ted to turn it into a pistol that is as close to original as possible.

I'm sure Ted will do it justice!!

Frank, If you decide to donate a K date to a worthy cause. I'll send you my address. I'll even give you honorable mention! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Ron

Ron, do you have ANY idea how hard those Ks are to come by? Unless you are really deep in the pockets. I was EXTREMELY fortunate to find mine after searching for a first variation for around 5 years. Frank has the inside track, he lives near Ralph and he pays a $1 fee to see Ralph and see all the incoming quality pieces, oh what a life! He is really lucky!

Ted, Yes, I do know how hard they are to come by. Why do you think I'm trying to get Frank to give me one of his. It's easier to try to bum one, than actually look for it myself. <img border="0" alt="[thumbsup]" title="" src="graemlins/bigok.gif" />

Besides! Frank likes me. <img border="0" alt="[icon107]" title="" src="graemlins/icon107.gif" />

Dont hold your breath! Easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than to squeek one of out ANY Luger collector!

Finished a G Date Luger today, starting on a 1912 Erfurt! It is interesting that the early Erfurts have a front toggle link with a good clean unbroken crown. The later ones I guess were struck with a brokern Crown over Erfurt die.

Ron, as Ted said said, don't hold your breath!! On second thought, please do!!!!

:D

yes sir.......... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="frown.gif" />

Ron, just find you an ol beater K date that needs help and we will make it factory fresh for you!

Shipped the G Date Luger today!

Completed the 1912 Erfurt. Doing some parts jobs next, strawing, sideplates etc.

Jerry Burney, your Navy shooter parts are finished! Tom A, your job is one day away from being completed.

Thanks Ted.

Tom A

Ted, Many thanks for the good communication and the speedy work. I am anxious to put it all together and see how she looks! I already know the old Sailor shoots sweet and on the money! This thread has some interesting reading. Must have missed it before. Thanks again, Jerry Burney

Tom your job is completed, I am very happy with it, will ship Monday. Jerry your parts are shipped! I am rust bluing that 1916 DWM Baby Luger for Neil today. Also finishing up a 1916 DWM Luger, ol Thor is busy PTL. Also finished another small job on a Simson Police Luger.

Tom Armstrong job is shipped! The Simson PL job is shipped.

1906 Swiss Shipped, 1916 DWM Baby Luger shipped! Got in a nice 1914 Erfurt Artillery from John Sabato today. Mismatched but a good candidate for restoration. Starting on some small salt blue jobs and Frank Manders Baby Luger. 1908 Bulgarian is next! Love those Rampant Lions proofs! Busy......Busy........Busy! God is good to ol Thor! PS-Also Shipping two 30 Luger barrels back to Hugh!

Ted,
I hate to be pushy, but before and after photos of the Bulgarian are absolutely necessary. :)
Regards from your favorite GOF,
Ron

The work has already started on it. The top is all I am doing. Someone salt blued the top and over buffed it. I dont have the bottom.

Just shipped a salt blued Luger and parts for a 1903 Colt 25 Auto Pocket pistol. Working on another Luger today.

All,

Thor did a wonderful job of taking care of some "spot" problems on an otherwise nice piece.

His talent in this area is amazing.

Tom A.

Thanks Tom, Hugh did the grip work and it was very nice. I appreciate it Tom.