Salvaged 1920 Double Date
 

I recently picked up this "parts" pistol that was on GB. I was quite pleased with the way the pitted parts cleaned up. I left the toggle assembly in the original rust blue, and used several applications of cold blue on the rest, which matched up pretty well. I enjoy cleaning up mis-treated pistols such as this and restoring them to use again.

It is "matching" in all respects except for the bbl/receiver/sear, and the # on the safety which had been broken, and the grips. As is sometimes the case, Murphy had a hand here, as the grips are numbered "95" and "should" have been "59."

I'm looking forward to taking it to the range as soon as my magazine arrives.

Wow that turned out pretty good man.

That came out nice. Good work.

Quite a difference! And the gun retains a kind of endearing, gnarly character. Does it shoot OK?

I just ordered a mag from Triple K, and they are back ordered. So, one of the projects for this AM is to find the site for the Forum "approved" mags, and I'll cancel the Triple K order. Our range had a half price sale for time/targets last week, and so I'm all set to go when I get the mag. Thanks for the kind words.

I'm going to try the the rust removal/battery charger solution suggested by John later today on, of all things, a rusted shut 1902 Colt Auto. I've gotten it to where I can pull the hammer back and let it off again, but the slide is still frozen shut.

M, I do have new Triple K mags in stock: with black plastic bottoms @$25 or stainless with wood bottoms @$35 + @10 priority S&H. TH

I think you did a pretty decent job. I really like these before-and-after pictures.
Another Luger saved from the trash can.
Enjoy it!
Douglas

wow! Almost like night and day! good job!

Blush, blush. Thanks for the kind words. A Luger is relatively easy to file down, as most did have machine marks left in the metal. My son-in-law is a master clockmaker, and as such, has a nice assortment of metal files, picks and emery paper in his workshop. I left some of the pits as you can see. One of the hardest things to do is to "go back, and file/polish "one more time". There was a tiny wave in the forestrap, and I had to go back several times, after polishing was started to get rid of it.

If you think this work is good, jump on Olle to "show off" sometime. He has a lot more patience than I do, and is approaching Thor's work quality.

Thanks also to Tom H for passing on which way the machine marks went, and helping out on a few parts needed. And thanks to all for the warm welcome to the Forum.

I hope the pistol shoots reasonably well for you. All your work will mean more to you if it does.
Good luck.