[Ron Wood]

canuto

It saddens me to be the bearer of bad news, but dodging the truth doesnâ??t help anything either. The photos you have provided reveals a Luger that was not professionally redone by a specialty company, but is the work of a private individual who wanted to make a custom piece. All of the edges and contours of the gun have been considerably rounded over by heavy buffing before plating. I do not know if the two barrels are intended to be used interchangeably, but if they can be installed and removed by hand the piece may not be either safe or accurate to fire. Installation and removal of a Luger barrel requires special equipment and knowledge of proper headspacing. If you intend to fire it I would have it checked over by a professional gunsmith.

This Luger has been reduced to the status of a very attractive shooter, but has no intrinsic collector value. I do hope that this will not dampen your enthusiasm for Lugers, as they are a fascinating example of the gunmakerâ??s art as well as having a rich history. Learning about the many variations and proper configurations of this weapon is a worthwhile pursuit for the beginning collector, and I would urge you to read as many books on the subject as you can get your hands on.

Good luck