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mrerick · 09-30-2012, 10:30 AM

The $400-$500 pricing estimate would only apply if this is a fully functional Luger. Fires and operates properly.

Unless you're planning on TIG welding away the pitting, then re-milling the surface and re-bluing it (it is rust blued, not salt blued - a very different process) it might be best to just leave it at it's historic best and enjoy it for what it is.

I think it has quite a bit of character!

If I'm not mistaken, this finish damage and pitting on the left side is typical of storing a Luger inside a holster in a moist environment. It could be an example for a stickie on holsters...

Marc

09-30-2012, 10:30 AM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	The $400-$500 pricing estimate would only apply if this is a fully functional Luger. Fires and operates properly. Unless you're planning on TIG welding away the pitting, then re-milling the surface and re-bluing it (it is rust blued, not salt blued - a very different process) it might be best to just leave it at it's historic best and enjoy it for what it is. I think it has quite a bit of character! If I'm not mistaken, this finish damage and pitting on the left side is typical of storing a Luger inside a holster in a moist environment. It could be an example for a stickie on holsters... Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.