My 'THOR' restored 1900 AE Test

Jasta2 · 07-21-2010, 12:18 AM

I've been rather busy as of late, so sorry to Thor for this late posting. I rec'd my fully restored 1900 AE Test back fron Thor a few weeks back and it's a beauty. I told Thor I would not post any pictures of it until I had some 'proper' ones. Anyonbe can see these pictures are far from doing his workmanship justice. Yet, I thought to share them. NUTS! poorer pics than I though, sorry THOR. I just grabed the digital and snaped a few pictures, most poorly lite and out of focus. I promise better ones!
My 'Test AE is s/n 6764 and I'm sure Ron has it on his list. Seeing it is restored, though properly, I know it will never be thought of as a true collector Luger, but I take it is only one of a relatively few still around. I take about 750 are known to be out there and that's a collectable to me!
Thank's THOR for your work.
Bill

MFC · 07-21-2010, 12:39 AM

Bill,
I bet you had a big ole grin across your face when you opened the box. Ted,s restoration work is outstanding.

Ron Wood · 07-21-2010, 12:49 AM

Yep, it's on the list. Beautiful job.

Edward Tinker · 07-21-2010, 04:12 AM

Bill, very nice.

I assume it was in bad shape, thus restored?

ed

mauro · 07-21-2010, 04:55 AM

I like it!

Jasta2 · 07-21-2010, 07:10 AM

Sadly someone had refinished it with a high gloss blue. Now it is how it should be.

Edward Tinker · 07-21-2010, 08:01 AM

ahhh, excellent reason!

Well done to Thor and you for having it saved.

ed

paid4c4 · 07-21-2010, 08:23 AM

"I know it will never be thought of as a true collector Luger"
Maybe, maybe not, will it have the value of an original conditioned Luger, probably not. However I've notice when selling M1 Garands many times the ones which have been correctly restored with good parkerization will sell before an original conidtion rifle with a weak finish. Remember high school dances the pretty girl always got ask to dance! I'd take your Luger to the dance any day.
Bill

Norme · 07-21-2010, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paid4c4

"I know it will never be thought of as a true collector Luger"
Remember high school dances the pretty girl always got ask to dance! I'd take your Luger to the dance any day.
Bill

Bill raises a good point. A young lady with a surgically enhanced chest will likely be much admired, "original condition" is not much of a plus. Regards, Norm

John Sabato · 07-21-2010, 11:02 AM

I don't know Ted's secret to metal finishing, but it must be a great deal of careful hand work.

Outstanding Ted! ...and congrats to Jasta2

Hugo Borchardt · 07-21-2010, 10:53 PM

WOW! She's a beauty! Thanks for sharing!!!

Thor · 08-16-2010, 09:47 AM

Nice pics, thanks to everyone! Thor

Douglas Jr. · 08-16-2010, 10:15 AM

This is a situation where a professional restoration is not only acceptable but also recommended. I own a six-shot conne hammer C.96 that it is waiting for a similar job.
But it is imposible to find a Thor counterpart down here...
Congratulations, your gun is a real beauty.

Douglas

cirelaw · 08-16-2010, 10:27 AM

I'm sure it tooks years to get it Right!!!!! You should do a calender.

Thor · 08-16-2010, 03:04 PM

One interesting point on these test eagles is the two digit SN marking on the RIGHT side of the take down lever. Picture
Courtesy of Jan Still gunboards

cirelaw · 08-16-2010, 03:39 PM

He is gifted in many ways!

Thor · 08-16-2010, 08:52 PM

Ben, that is the toughest part to do for sure on AEs.

Jasta2 · 08-17-2010, 10:35 AM

I "WILL" do some photos of Thor's restoration to my A.E.Test. I've tried quite a few, but just cannot get the lighting right, or the proper way to display it.A post in the General Topic area to follow.
Bill

Douglas Jr. · 08-17-2010, 11:09 AM

To take proper pictures the best you can do is to use natural (outdoor) light as much as possible.
Go to your backyard, but not directly under the sunlight, and take the pictures. Cloud days also work, if light is enough. Flashes usually ruin gun images...

Douglas

mrerick · 08-17-2010, 12:10 PM

There is a rather inexpensive way to get very good lighting for taking gun photographs.

See this article:

http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent

For about $15 (including the price of a white sheet at GoodWill) I built up a small light booth like this.

The CPVC pipe is small, lightweight and dis-assembles into a kit that stores away easily.

The objective is to get even diffuse light.

You can even use one of these light booths outdoors in bright sunlight and not even have to buy desk lamps.

Marc

07-21-2010, 12:18 AM	#1
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	My 'THOR' restored 1900 AE Test I've been rather busy as of late, so sorry to Thor for this late posting. I rec'd my fully restored 1900 AE Test back fron Thor a few weeks back and it's a beauty. I told Thor I would not post any pictures of it until I had some 'proper' ones. Anyonbe can see these pictures are far from doing his workmanship justice. Yet, I thought to share them. NUTS! poorer pics than I though, sorry THOR. I just grabed the digital and snaped a few pictures, most poorly lite and out of focus. I promise better ones! My 'Test AE is s/n 6764 and I'm sure Ron has it on his list. Seeing it is restored, though properly, I know it will never be thought of as a true collector Luger, but I take it is only one of a relatively few still around. I take about 750 are known to be out there and that's a collectable to me! Thank's THOR for your work. Bill Attached Thumbnails

07-21-2010, 12:39 AM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Bill, I bet you had a big ole grin across your face when you opened the box. Ted,s restoration work is outstanding. __________________ Mike C.

07-21-2010, 12:49 AM	#3
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,005 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 5,139 Times in 1,689 Posts	Yep, it's on the list. Beautiful job. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-21-2010, 04:12 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Bill, very nice. I assume it was in bad shape, thus restored? ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-21-2010, 04:55 AM	#5
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	I like it! __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

07-21-2010, 07:10 AM	#6
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Sadly someone had refinished it with a high gloss blue. Now it is how it should be.

07-21-2010, 08:01 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	ahhh, excellent reason! Well done to Thor and you for having it saved. ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-21-2010, 08:23 AM	#8
paid4c4 User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Kentucky Posts: 62 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	"I know it will never be thought of as a true collector Luger" Maybe, maybe not, will it have the value of an original conditioned Luger, probably not. However I've notice when selling M1 Garands many times the ones which have been correctly restored with good parkerization will sell before an original conidtion rifle with a weak finish. Remember high school dances the pretty girl always got ask to dance! I'd take your Luger to the dance any day. Bill

07-21-2010, 11:02 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	I don't know Ted's secret to metal finishing, but it must be *a great deal of careful hand work. Outstanding Ted! ...and congrats to Jasta2* __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-21-2010, 10:53 PM	#11
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 133 Times in 47 Posts	WOW! She's a beauty! Thanks for sharing!!! __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

08-16-2010, 09:47 AM	#12
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Nice pics, thanks to everyone! Thor __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-16-2010, 10:15 AM	#13
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	This is a situation where a professional restoration is not only acceptable but also recommended. I own a six-shot conne hammer C.96 that it is waiting for a similar job. But it is imposible to find a Thor counterpart down here... Congratulations, your gun is a real beauty. Douglas

08-16-2010, 10:27 AM	#14
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	I'm sure it tooks years to get it Right!!!!! You should do a calender.

08-16-2010, 03:04 PM	#15
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	One interesting point on these test eagles is the two digit SN marking on the RIGHT side of the take down lever. Picture Courtesy of Jan Still gunboards __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Last edited by Thor; 08-16-2010 at 03:11 PM. Reason: added image

08-16-2010, 03:39 PM	#16
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	He is gifted in many ways!

08-16-2010, 08:52 PM	#17
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Ben, that is the toughest part to do for sure on AEs. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-17-2010, 10:35 AM	#18
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	I "WILL" do some photos of Thor's restoration to my A.E.Test. I've tried quite a few, but just cannot get the lighting right, or the proper way to display it.A post in the General Topic area to follow. Bill

08-17-2010, 11:09 AM	#19
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	To take proper pictures the best you can do is to use natural (outdoor) light as much as possible. Go to your backyard, but not directly under the sunlight, and take the pictures. Cloud days also work, if light is enough. Flashes usually ruin gun images... Douglas

08-17-2010, 12:10 PM	#20
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,907 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,108 Times in 1,509 Posts	There is a rather inexpensive way to get very good lighting for taking gun photographs. See this article: http://www.pbase.com/wlhuber/light_box_light_tent For about $15 (including the price of a white sheet at GoodWill) I built up a small light booth like this. The CPVC pipe is small, lightweight and dis-assembles into a kit that stores away easily. The objective is to get even diffuse light. You can even use one of these light booths outdoors in bright sunlight and not even have to buy desk lamps. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.