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John Sabato · 03-22-2001, 04:43 PM

Hi Bob,

You are correct on both counts. They do wear in while they are wearing out.

Just like any fine piece of machinery, they perform best when used often and kept properly lubricated. Just keep the lube out of the chamber...

I figure that the Russian capture Lugers got very little actual use other than being worn as a badge of office. They were probably seldom cleaned or exercised. Polish the moving parts carefully and keep it lubed and it will work as flawlessly as any pistol with the correct ammunition.

(BTW, My wife and I still haven't managed to run into your daughter while shopping, but we check to see if she is working every time we go there...)

regards,

John

03-22-2001, 04:43 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Most emphatically yes. Hi Bob, You are correct on both counts. They do wear in while they are wearing out. Just like any fine piece of machinery, they perform best when used often and kept properly lubricated. Just keep the lube out of the chamber... I figure that the Russian capture Lugers got very little actual use other than being worn as a badge of office. They were probably seldom cleaned or exercised. Polish the moving parts carefully and keep it lubed and it will work as flawlessly as any pistol with the correct ammunition. (BTW, My wife and I still haven't managed to run into your daughter while shopping, but we check to see if she is working every time we go there...) regards, John