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ithacaartist · 12-02-2011, 10:49 AM

Flo,

Welcome to Lugerforum!

I'm wondering why you're considering what sounds possibly an extreme measure under the circumstances. How corroded is this pistol? Why would it be necessary to do more than a soak in Kroil, which penetrates, and loosens rust; or a quick cleaning of the parts with Hoppe's No.9 --and a wipedown with a soft cloth and a couple drops of light oil.

Post as many photos of your Luger as you can. This will accomplish two things: 1) It will help ensure that the advice you get is more accurate than advice based on no pictures. 2) It will document your Luger, its existence, condition, and its issues. 3) It will satisfy the ongoing lust of all us forum members to at least see as many pics of Lugers as we can.

For collectibility, remember: Less is more. But please wait for others to contribute and comment on your posting before you do or don't do something to your gun. After gathering opinions of the experienced people available to you on this forum, I suggest your decisions will be best informed.

12-02-2011, 10:49 AM	#3
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,377 Thanks: 7,452 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Flo, Welcome to Lugerforum! I'm wondering why you're considering what sounds possibly an extreme measure under the circumstances. How corroded is this pistol? Why would it be necessary to do more than a soak in Kroil, which penetrates, and loosens rust; or a quick cleaning of the parts with Hoppe's No.9 --and a wipedown with a soft cloth and a couple drops of light oil. Post as many photos of your Luger as you can. This will accomplish two things: 1) It will help ensure that the advice you get is more accurate than advice based on no pictures. 2) It will document your Luger, its existence, condition, and its issues. 3) It will satisfy the ongoing lust of all us forum members to at least see as many pics of Lugers as we can. For collectibility, remember: Less is more. But please wait for others to contribute and comment on your posting before you do or don't do something to your gun. After gathering opinions of the experienced people available to you on this forum, I suggest your decisions will be best informed.