1900 AE Luger repair
 

Mike B sold this Luger and the new owner contacted "Hub" (Neil Keller of Kustom Ballistics) and me for repairs to the right side. Hub did a great job on the metal filling and I am rust bluing the right side only. My camera is not focusing up close so there goes the pictures, maybe the new owner will post them if he is a member. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=24623

I'd love to see it, I know which one you are talking about and it had soem dumb hole in the side or something; I am sure it is outstanding now!


Ed

Yes Please... new owner whoever you are, please post some photos of the repaired area. This was a fine looking pistol except for the Bubba modifications... If Neil and Ted did the repairs, it should be like new...

Ted, Ed and John
Yes, I'm a member, and I, too, am really anxious to see Ted's finished work.
Mike's up-close photos were pretty much spot-on, and after exploring several alternatives I put my trust in the best...Thor and Neil Keller.
The gun (even in its bolloxed-up state) was too nice to be just a plinker, although that's what I originally bought it for.
This nice piece of history...in such beautiful condition...deserved more than trips to the range.
Just as soon as it's back I'll do a detailed photo-shoot, and will post the finished results.
I'm an old-time collector (primarily Colt and S&W) of prewar revolvers, and generally walk away from any work as complicated and delicate as what was involved here.
Never have I worked with two professionals as good as Ted and Neil.
Don

It's back !
 

The 1900 AE arrived (from Thor) today, and below are some photos showing the 'after' state of the pistol.
Bright morning sun, no Photoshop or artificial lighting or filters.
There's one shot of the other side of the pistol as a color-comparison.
The minor color-difference between the receiver and the frame is simply a highlight from the sun...in reality the colors match perfectly.
I've been in this hobby for about 50 years, and have dealt with most of the big-name restoration guys.
NEVER have I seen this type of job done, and NEVER have I seen such perfect work.
You've all seen the 'before' shots, so I won't repeat them.
The small areas that Neil welded and filled, and Thor refinished are so perfectly blended into the surrounding original finish that they're undetectable.
I've can not get over the transformation to this fine old pistol.
Don

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...DSCN2212-1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...DSCN2214-1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...DSCN2215-1.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y21...DSCN2213-1.jpg

Glad you are happy Don, the Luger looks pretty good all put together, a shame what had happened to it before. I am happy to help out but really Hub's welding did the trick, I have never seen any that was flawed. He is the best! It is great being part of a team that can fix these old Lugers up. :typing:

For someone who does not remember seeing the "before' photos, is there a link which allows you to view them?

Txs
Doug

Before photos
 

OK guys, I hope I am not stepping ahead of Don, but here are a couple of "before" pictures. This is a remarkable job done by both artist. I am willing to give Don his money back if he doesn't like the gun.
:thumbsup:
Mike

Good one Mike! :jumper:

What a difference a Thor can make!

awesome !!!

very cool , congratulations on the perfection

Bill

Great Job!!
Can you tell me what method of bluing DWM used in 1917 and what grit finish they used before bluing?

just stuff
 

Hi guys, been a while since I have posted on the thread. Yea I'm still around dong a few babies now and then. Enjoy the challenges that Thor sends here now and then.

I'll try to get a couple of babies I have in the mill finished and get tem posted.

hub

Hub, I always thought the 45 GAP Baby was pretty unique and a great idea! :typing:

Absolutely increadible restoration job! Thanks for sharing the results with all of us.

another before and after
 

Greetings,
I thought I would post another picture of the "before and after" in one image. Thanks to Thor, Neil and Don for saving this wonderful piece of history. Hard to believe it is same grips in both pictures.

Mike

Ted, another trophy for the Luger History books! Gramps would have been proud!!