First Luger for First timer

Chris from Minnesota · 03-09-2009, 10:36 PM

Ok here goes, I have a byf 41 ser# 4939 block p. It is all matching as far as I can see all parts with numbers match along with the grips. The bore is in excellent condition there is some light pitting on the barrel and some frost on the out side end of the bore and a small spot of pitting on the lower right corner of the side plate.

Needed some TLC, a cleaning and good oiling down. Was wounder what info there is and a value. The mag are not correct for this gun and the loading pin on the wood bottom mag has been replace with a screw is there anything that can be done with replacing the screw with an original pin. Also what are your thoughts on refurbishing the grip panels.

Thanks,
Chris From Minnesota

MFC · 03-09-2009, 11:33 PM

Chris,
The original grips look fine. DON'T refurbish them. If you mean clean them, you will get a lot of different opinions.

Chris from Minnesota · 03-09-2009, 11:46 PM

I guess I meant clean them, I've read two different ways one was hot soapy water I can't remember the other way.

Steinar · 03-10-2009, 03:37 AM

Phillydog, it's a nice one and a great start!
I have it's sister, just 360 "away" from yours in production line. But it does not have the vertical production marks in the safety lever area + opposite side like yours. The marks are more square-shaped on mine.. not that there is anything wrong with any of them, just different production method I guess. Welcome to the world of details

If there is a chip missing or some other damage to your grips, we have a member here (Hugh) who does a fantastic work restoring grips. I have no idea what he actually does, but it must be some kind of magic..
Your other alternative is to clean them yourself, there are some useful treads about this if you search up. Personally I use a mild soap made for baby/children skin, it has a low ph value (about 5) and without the smell of strawberries or any other fruits.
I let it soak for a while in temperate water and use a soft toothbrush for cleaning.
But you can also buy stuff made for this exact purpose. Just don't panic when they turn gray.. and let them dry completely before oiling them up again.

You can ask 'Lugerdoc' here in the forum for a mag follower to replace that screw. Do so before it damage your 'hold open' or something

Edward Tinker · 03-10-2009, 08:27 AM

Grips look fine to me, but if you want to clean them, I use Murpheys Oil soap, a wood soap, use it and a toothbrush and my fingers, clean them up let them dry overnight and them give them a coat of boiled lindseed.

Welcome to the forum,

Ed

03-09-2009, 10:36 PM	#1
Chris from Minnesota User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	First Luger for First timer Ok here goes, I have a byf 41 ser# 4939 block p. It is all matching as far as I can see all parts with numbers match along with the grips. The bore is in excellent condition there is some light pitting on the barrel and some frost on the out side end of the bore and a small spot of pitting on the lower right corner of the side plate. Needed some TLC, a cleaning and good oiling down. Was wounder what info there is and a value. The mag are not correct for this gun and the loading pin on the wood bottom mag has been replace with a screw is there anything that can be done with replacing the screw with an original pin. Also what are your thoughts on refurbishing the grip panels. Thanks, Chris From Minnesota Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Chris from Minnesota; 03-10-2009 at 12:43 AM.

03-09-2009, 11:33 PM	#2
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Chris, The original grips look fine. DON'T refurbish them. If you mean clean them, you will get a lot of different opinions. __________________ Mike C.

03-10-2009, 03:37 AM	#4
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Phillydog, it's a nice one and a great start! I have it's sister, just 360 "away" from yours in production line. But it does not have the vertical production marks in the safety lever area + opposite side like yours. The marks are more square-shaped on mine.. not that there is anything wrong with any of them, just different production method I guess. Welcome to the world of details If there is a chip missing or some other damage to your grips, we have a member here (Hugh) who does a fantastic work restoring grips. I have no idea what he actually does, but it must be some kind of magic.. Your other alternative is to clean them yourself, there are some useful treads about this if you search up. Personally I use a mild soap made for baby/children skin, it has a low ph value (about 5) and without the smell of strawberries or any other fruits. I let it soak for a while in temperate water and use a soft toothbrush for cleaning. But you can also buy stuff made for this exact purpose. Just don't panic when they turn gray.. and let them dry completely before oiling them up again. You can ask 'Lugerdoc' here in the forum for a mag follower to replace that screw. Do so before it damage your 'hold open' or something __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

03-10-2009, 08:27 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Grips look fine to me, but if you want to clean them, I use Murpheys Oil soap, a wood soap, use it and a toothbrush and my fingers, clean them up let them dry overnight and them give them a coat of boiled lindseed. Welcome to the forum, 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

03-09-2009, 11:46 PM	#3
Chris from Minnesota User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 58 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I guess I meant clean them, I've read two different ways one was hot soapy water I can't remember the other way.