My first Luger... G date

mateo5594 · 04-10-2016, 01:09 AM

Just got my first Luger. Thoughts?

All matching except magazine. The grips are not numbered which seems to be the case for "some" Lugers of this date. However, the grips fit perfectly and are in great shape... albeit one grip is just a tad loose. Not refinished (assured from a reputable seller and I trust him). Bore is very nice. Very satisfied with this purchased.

Been a member of this forum for 6 years and finally posted a message yesterday. I've been lurking for a looong time soaking up information which led to this purchase.

Thanks and take care, Matt

mateo5594 · 04-10-2016, 01:11 AM

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Sergio Natali · 04-10-2016, 06:14 AM

Welcome to our Luger Forum.
Congratulations on your first Luger, it's a nice Mauser although from some pictures it looks refinished.

Regards.

sheepherder · 04-10-2016, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

...it's a nice Mauser although from some pictures it looks refinished.

+ 1

Toggle ducktail 'slap' area of frame shows no wear at all. Nice job, though.

How 'bout a pic of the toggle and the chamber date/"G"???

kurusu · 04-10-2016, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepherder

+ 1

Toggle ducktail 'slap' area of frame shows no wear at all. Nice job, though.

How 'bout a pic of the toggle and the chamber date/"G"???

I also agree on a good refinished/restoration job:
1 the straw parts looks too good to be original
2 looks (as Rich pointed out) unfired. And that doesn't exist in a military Luger.

DonVoigt · 04-10-2016, 09:39 AM

I'm afraid I must agree with refinish, good job, but just too "soft"; and with perfect straw-highly
suspect. I'm always wary of any dealer who "assures" me of anything!

How about a picture of the inside frame, with the upper removed from it?

Perfect grips and not numbered and don't fit exactly = replaced in my book.

alanint · 04-10-2016, 12:32 PM

Absolutely refinished. As others have pointed out, not a bad effort, but soft edges, fuzzy proofs and overall look tell the story.

wlyon · 04-10-2016, 02:51 PM

Could not agree more. Restored/refinished. Bill

mateo5594 · 04-10-2016, 02:56 PM

Definitely appreciate the feedback guys! This is why I'm here. Here are more pics.

mateo5594 · 04-10-2016, 02:57 PM

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rhuff · 04-10-2016, 03:03 PM

I fear that this G date Luger is just too nice to be original....sorry. Whoever did the work is quite good. That is one nice looking Luger. I would love to have it in my safe.....enjoy!!

DonVoigt · 04-10-2016, 03:42 PM

Yes, the pin in the toggle is blue - a sure sign of rebluing.

Would still like to see the inside of the frame, and see how good a job they did keeping it
"in the white".

mateo5594 · 04-10-2016, 04:29 PM

Inside pic

mateo5594 · 04-10-2016, 04:37 PM

Inside grip pic

kurusu · 04-10-2016, 04:40 PM

Don meant the inside with the top removed. But at least the magazine well is in the white, as it should be.

We can also see it was reblued over some pitting in the area where the grip contacts the grip frame.

Bottom line. It was refinished, but it's a nice job. I also wouldn't mind owning it.

Now, if it was a good deal or not, depends on the price you paid for it.

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mateo5594 User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 17 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	My first Luger... G date Just got my first Luger. Thoughts? All matching except magazine. The grips are not numbered which seems to be the case for "some" Lugers of this date. However, the grips fit perfectly and are in great shape... albeit one grip is just a tad loose. Not refinished (assured from a reputable seller and I trust him). Bore is very nice. Very satisfied with this purchased. Been a member of this forum for 6 years and finally posted a message yesterday. I've been lurking for a looong time soaking up information which led to this purchase. Thanks and take care, Matt Attached Thumbnails

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Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Welcome to our Luger Forum. Congratulations on your first Luger, it's a nice Mauser although from some pictures it looks refinished. Regards. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	I'm afraid I must agree with refinish, good job, but just too "soft"; and with perfect straw-highly suspect. I'm always wary of any dealer who "assures" me of anything! How about a picture of the inside frame, with the upper removed from it? Perfect grips and not numbered and don't fit exactly = replaced in my book. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Absolutely refinished. As others have pointed out, not a bad effort, but soft edges, fuzzy proofs and overall look tell the story.

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 3,144 Thanked 2,531 Times in 943 Posts	Could not agree more. Restored/refinished. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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mateo5594 User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 17 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Definitely appreciate the feedback guys! This is why I'm here. Here are more pics. Attached Thumbnails

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	I fear that this G date Luger is just too nice to be original....sorry. Whoever did the work is quite good. That is one nice looking Luger. I would love to have it in my safe.....enjoy!!

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,678 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	Yes, the pin in the toggle is blue - a sure sign of rebluing. Would still like to see the inside of the frame, and see how good a job they did keeping it "in the white". __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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mateo5594 User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 17 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Inside pic Attached Thumbnails

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mateo5594 User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 17 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Inside grip pic Attached Thumbnails

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kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 929 Times in 509 Posts	Don meant the inside with the top removed. But at least the magazine well is in the white, as it should be. We can also see it was reblued over some pitting in the area where the grip contacts the grip frame. Bottom line. It was refinished, but it's a nice job. I also wouldn't mind owning it. Now, if it was a good deal or not, depends on the price you paid for it.