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Bart · 10-30-2001, 07:26 PM

Within the FAQ's section, there is a method of cleaning wood grips, along with pictures (before & after) which look super. My question is, my Luger grips qualify to be cleaned using this method as they are NOT oil soaked but yet are dark on the outside and light colored on the inside. I would prefer to have them look like the "after" pictures and would enjoy cleaning them and applying boiled linseed in the manner described. Now for the question...Does this cleaning decrease the collector value of the piece? Should I just leave them alone to maintain the collector value? Having just paid a pretty penny from Ralph, I don't want to "de-value" my new collectable. The rest of the Luger doesnt look like it has been cleaned for some time, and neither does the holster. I guess I am sort of "gun-shy" (pardon the pun) to "clean it up".

I need some good advise and reassurance.

Thanks, Bart

10-30-2001, 07:26 PM	#1
Bart User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 85 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Grip cleaning... Within the FAQ's section, there is a method of cleaning wood grips, along with pictures (before & after) which look super. My question is, my Luger grips qualify to be cleaned using this method as they are NOT oil soaked but yet are dark on the outside and light colored on the inside. I would prefer to have them look like the "after" pictures and would enjoy cleaning them and applying boiled linseed in the manner described. Now for the question...Does this cleaning decrease the collector value of the piece? Should I just leave them alone to maintain the collector value? Having just paid a pretty penny from Ralph, I don't want to "de-value" my new collectable. The rest of the Luger doesnt look like it has been cleaned for some time, and neither does the holster. I guess I am sort of "gun-shy" (pardon the pun) to "clean it up". I need some good advise and reassurance. Thanks, Bart