[wterrell]

[quote]There is truly somthing special about a pre 1945 Luger. I can't tell you what it is exactly but it's like art <hr></blockquote>

Jerry, you have finally put it to words! That something special is embodied by the whole pistol and is captured by its appearance. It speaks to you.

With a restoration, it ceases speaking.

[quote] Sort of like a masters painting compared to a print <hr></blockquote>