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saab-bob · 05-23-2011, 09:07 PM

Mr. Bloefeld

I have a plated Luger just like yours. Very little buffing and all matching numbers.
In my situation,I decided to leave the gun as is. The criteria I used for the decision was the relative value of the luger.
If my plated luger had been a rare variation or model,like a 1902 American Eagle Fat barrel or a Cartridge counter luger ,it would be worth it to get it restored. Since mine is a plain jane 1918 DWM,its fine as is.

In addition, as some of the esteemed members of this forum have expounded,"the plating is part of the history of the gun".

Bob

PS-I hope your white kitty cat is well.

05-23-2011, 09:07 PM	#8
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Mr. Bloefeld I have a plated Luger just like yours. Very little buffing and all matching numbers. In my situation,I decided to leave the gun as is. The criteria I used for the decision was the relative value of the luger. If my plated luger had been a rare variation or model,like a 1902 American Eagle Fat barrel or a Cartridge counter luger ,it would be worth it to get it restored. Since mine is a plain jane 1918 DWM,its fine as is. In addition, as some of the esteemed members of this forum have expounded,"the plating is part of the history of the gun". Bob PS-I hope your white kitty cat is well. __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"