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Unread 01-17-2012, 10:05 AM   #9
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Kolja,

I don't think your gun is damaged to the extent to deserve a restoration.
The probability of anything goes wrong and you end up ruining its value as a collectable item (not to mention its emotional attachment) is much higher than any improvement you may have.

The marks are clear and the edges are crisp. As far as I can see the rusting was superficial. I won't put it in any solvent or something like this but it could erase the paint on the "GESICHERT" inscription. Concerning the grips, with some luck you can find wartime grips still for sale, although expensive.

Enjoy your Luger as it is.

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Douglas.
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