luger restoration

norm · 08-18-2004, 05:11 PM

I have a second issue navy that i am considerin having restored. Who does this kind of work?

thanks, Norm

Ron Wood · 08-18-2004, 05:20 PM

Forum member Ted Green (Thor) does museum quality work. Contact him at Thor340@aol.com or telephone at 505-891-3883.

Why do you want to restore it? How bad is it?

Strider · 08-18-2004, 05:23 PM

Hi Norm,
I would recommend you give our very own Thor a call. Go to the links & resources on the side menu and check out his web site. He does some fantastic work.

Sid.

norm · 08-18-2004, 08:49 PM

Hi Ron,
I am not sure Iwant to restore it,that's one of my questions. This luger is in my opinion about perfect except for an older reblue. It is unit marked , all numbers match. A restore is one course of action I am cosidering. Your opinion would be appreciated.
Thanks, norm

USMC · 08-18-2004, 10:39 PM

Norm,

There are a couple of things you want to look at before even considering restoring your luger:
1. Do all the numbers match
2. Does the pistol have the correct "finish" for the time period (Salt blue, Rust blue) and is it original or has it already be refurbished.
3. It the Luger in a collector status i.e. retaining atleast 80% of its original finish, or is it a shooter luger (meaning it doesn't retain atleast 80% finish. Usually "shooter" grade lugers have a rough finish, mismatched numbers, or have been previously refinished (Which there is nothing wrong with that)

These are just a couple of things I can think of, some of the more seasoned collectors can give you better answers than I can, for I'am still learning alot of the basics of lugers. Thor is currently restoring one of my weapons right now, he comes highly recommended, check out some of his work on his website its awesome! All I can tell you Norm is research the pistol and get several opinions. Good luck and welcome to the forum!

Semper-Fi
USMC <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Ron Wood · 08-19-2004, 02:16 AM

Norm
You have given a valid reason for restoration...it has already been reblued. This is particularly true if it did not receive the proper reblue, i.e. salt blued rather than rust blued as USMC has pointed out. An authentic rust blue restoration will return it to the proper appearance and will enhance the value somewhat.

08-18-2004, 05:11 PM	#1
norm User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: mansfield, ohio Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger restoration I have a second issue navy that i am considerin having restored. Who does this kind of work? thanks, Norm

08-18-2004, 05:20 PM	#2
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: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Forum member Ted Green (Thor) does museum quality work. Contact him at Thor340@aol.com or telephone at 505-891-3883. Why do you want to restore it? How bad is it? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-18-2004, 05:23 PM	#3
Strider User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 256 Thanks: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Norm, I would recommend you give our very own Thor a call. Go to the links & resources on the side menu and check out his web site. He does some fantastic work. Sid. __________________ Sid. Patience is a bitter plant, but it has sweet fruit. ~German Proverb If it is made before 1930 ..........It is a prototype.

08-18-2004, 10:39 PM	#5
USMC User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: APG, Maryland Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Norm, There are a couple of things you want to look at before even considering restoring your luger: 1. Do all the numbers match 2. Does the pistol have the correct "finish" for the time period (Salt blue, Rust blue) and is it original or has it already be refurbished. 3. It the Luger in a collector status i.e. retaining atleast 80% of its original finish, or is it a shooter luger (meaning it doesn't retain atleast 80% finish. Usually "shooter" grade lugers have a rough finish, mismatched numbers, or have been previously refinished (Which there is nothing wrong with that) These are just a couple of things I can think of, some of the more seasoned collectors can give you better answers than I can, for I'am still learning alot of the basics of lugers. Thor is currently restoring one of my weapons right now, he comes highly recommended, check out some of his work on his website its awesome! All I can tell you Norm is research the pistol and get several opinions. Good luck and welcome to the forum! Semper-Fi USMC <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" /> __________________ "We have been looking for the enemy for several days now. We found them....were surrounded! This simplifies our problem of getting to these people and killing them!

08-19-2004, 02:16 AM	#6
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: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Norm You have given a valid reason for restoration...it has already been reblued. This is particularly true if it did not receive the proper reblue, i.e. salt blued rather than rust blued as USMC has pointed out. An authentic rust blue restoration will return it to the proper appearance and will enhance the value somewhat. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-18-2004, 08:49 PM	#4
norm User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: mansfield, ohio Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Ron, I am not sure Iwant to restore it,that's one of my questions. This luger is in my opinion about perfect except for an older reblue. It is unit marked , all numbers match. A restore is one course of action I am cosidering. Your opinion would be appreciated. Thanks, norm