Lugers with wear
 

I have the Luger collecting bug. But what draws me is guns with patina and wear. I appreciate the perfect 98% finish ones but what attracts me more for owning is the ones with holster wear. The been there done that look. The ones with a story to tell. And they are telling it by just looking at them.

This will make for an interesting collection. Since these will be easier to find and easier to finance.

What are other's opinion about this? Does everyone want perfect specimen?

Do I want to rescue? Am I a co-dependent gun collector? :eek::cheers::eek:

They all have their own story behind them, and I personally like them all, perfect or battle worn.

I have a Artillery Rig and the strap that holds the holster to the
wooden stock had what I thought was a burn hole in it so I sent it to Jerry Burney to see if he could fix it or hide it in some way,he told me it was from schrap metal and who ever was carring thet rig probley died from schrap metal wounds. Talk about history I decided to leave it alone.
Thanks,George Fortier:eek:

Most "been there done that" WWII firearms got that look in the glove compartment of a pick-up in the years following the war. All soldiers looked after their weapons either before or right after their stomachs.

Averagely, commercial guns bought by private owners were better preserved than military issued ones. But there are exceptions,,,, still depends on falling into whose hands. The following military DWM is in exceptional shape, the other commercial Mauser,,,,, using a commercial gun to this shape is not an easy task. It went through quite amount of hardships in the past. The annoying part is not losing extra 10% or 20% or 30% of blue, it's the rust, pits, replaced parts, poor repair, etc, common on lower grade guns. From that angle, this Mauser still has original parts in the description, that's good news, except the retailer's address was partially erased by someone.

I agree, I like well restored ones, but somehow I prefer the ones with holster wear, I mean with a "page of real history" with them; for instance I've always liked Swiss Lugers, DWM and Swiss made W+F ones, BUT I confess that I feel fashinated by old P.08.

Restored as in refinished? I would rather have a 60% original than a 100% restored.

Here's one with more than holster wear: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=23910

Quote "Restored as in refinished? I would rather have a 60% original than a 100% restored." Unquote


I agreee completely with you, but I have seen some gorgeous results of THOR's work.

There is no right or wrong answer to your question. It is all a matter of preference and, most of all, if you feel yourself comfortable and happy with your gun at the end of the day.

I agree 100% with this!!