1918 Erfurt bad bore

Thor · 08-24-2002, 02:47 AM

Got one in today to restore for a shooter. Owner paid $650 for this Luger and it was just covered in minor pitting everywhere. The bore was the most dismal aspect of this Luger, it was really worn, there were places I could hardly see any rifling depth. I am going to go fire this Luger tomorrow morning before I start work on it. Going rates for these shooters are higher than they were a year ago as most of the imports have dried up. I would rate this gun worth only $450-$500, it is a shame he paid so much for it. I have seen bad bores shoot really good, but I have my doubts on this one. I think he is leaning to rebarrel or reline if it doesnt shoot well. More on this tomorrow after the range test!

08-24-2002, 02:47 AM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	1918 Erfurt bad bore Got one in today to restore for a shooter. Owner paid $650 for this Luger and it was just covered in minor pitting everywhere. The bore was the most dismal aspect of this Luger, it was really worn, there were places I could hardly see any rifling depth. I am going to go fire this Luger tomorrow morning before I start work on it. Going rates for these shooters are higher than they were a year ago as most of the imports have dried up. I would rate this gun worth only $450-$500, it is a shame he paid so much for it. I have seen bad bores shoot really good, but I have my doubts on this one. I think he is leaning to rebarrel or reline if it doesnt shoot well. More on this tomorrow after the range test! __________________ 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."