Salvaged 1920 Double Date

milburn · 07-18-2012, 01:12 PM

I recently picked up this "parts" pistol that was on GB. I was quite pleased with the way the pitted parts cleaned up. I left the toggle assembly in the original rust blue, and used several applications of cold blue on the rest, which matched up pretty well. I enjoy cleaning up mis-treated pistols such as this and restoring them to use again.

It is "matching" in all respects except for the bbl/receiver/sear, and the # on the safety which had been broken, and the grips. As is sometimes the case, Murphy had a hand here, as the grips are numbered "95" and "should" have been "59."

I'm looking forward to taking it to the range as soon as my magazine arrives.

Terry Tiell · 07-18-2012, 01:39 PM

Wow that turned out pretty good man.

apachedawg · 07-18-2012, 07:22 PM

That came out nice. Good work.

ithacaartist · 07-18-2012, 10:42 PM

Quite a difference! And the gun retains a kind of endearing, gnarly character. Does it shoot OK?

milburn · 07-19-2012, 08:18 AM

I just ordered a mag from Triple K, and they are back ordered. So, one of the projects for this AM is to find the site for the Forum "approved" mags, and I'll cancel the Triple K order. Our range had a half price sale for time/targets last week, and so I'm all set to go when I get the mag. Thanks for the kind words.

I'm going to try the the rust removal/battery charger solution suggested by John later today on, of all things, a rusted shut 1902 Colt Auto. I've gotten it to where I can pull the hammer back and let it off again, but the slide is still frozen shut.

Lugerdoc · 07-19-2012, 09:03 AM

M, I do have new Triple K mags in stock: with black plastic bottoms @$25 or stainless with wood bottoms @$35 + @10 priority S&H. TH

Douglas Jr. · 07-19-2012, 10:07 AM

I think you did a pretty decent job. I really like these before-and-after pictures.
Another Luger saved from the trash can.
Enjoy it!
Douglas

CavScoutEurope · 07-19-2012, 01:02 PM

wow! Almost like night and day! good job!

milburn · 07-19-2012, 05:16 PM

Blush, blush. Thanks for the kind words. A Luger is relatively easy to file down, as most did have machine marks left in the metal. My son-in-law is a master clockmaker, and as such, has a nice assortment of metal files, picks and emery paper in his workshop. I left some of the pits as you can see. One of the hardest things to do is to "go back, and file/polish "one more time". There was a tiny wave in the forestrap, and I had to go back several times, after polishing was started to get rid of it.

If you think this work is good, jump on Olle to "show off" sometime. He has a lot more patience than I do, and is approaching Thor's work quality.

Thanks also to Tom H for passing on which way the machine marks went, and helping out on a few parts needed. And thanks to all for the warm welcome to the Forum.

whcoyote · 07-20-2012, 10:18 PM

I hope the pistol shoots reasonably well for you. All your work will mean more to you if it does.
Good luck.

07-18-2012, 01:12 PM	#1
milburn User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Salvaged 1920 Double Date I recently picked up this "parts" pistol that was on GB. I was quite pleased with the way the pitted parts cleaned up. I left the toggle assembly in the original rust blue, and used several applications of cold blue on the rest, which matched up pretty well. I enjoy cleaning up mis-treated pistols such as this and restoring them to use again. It is "matching" in all respects except for the bbl/receiver/sear, and the # on the safety which had been broken, and the grips. As is sometimes the case, Murphy had a hand here, as the grips are numbered "95" and "should" have been "59." I'm looking forward to taking it to the range as soon as my magazine arrives. Attached Thumbnails

07-18-2012, 01:39 PM	#2
Terry Tiell User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Fascist State of Maryland Posts: 224 Thanks: 55 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Wow that turned out pretty good man. __________________ Trying to redo grand dads Luger the best I can.

07-18-2012, 07:22 PM	#3
apachedawg User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Springfield, TN Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	That came out nice. Good work. __________________ Guns? Ya, I own a few.

07-19-2012, 09:03 AM	#6
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	M, I do have new Triple K mags in stock: with black plastic bottoms @$25 or stainless with wood bottoms @$35 + @10 priority S&H. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-18-2012, 10:42 PM	#4
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,377 Thanks: 7,452 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Quite a difference! And the gun retains a kind of endearing, gnarly character. Does it shoot OK?

07-19-2012, 08:18 AM	#5
milburn User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	I just ordered a mag from Triple K, and they are back ordered. So, one of the projects for this AM is to find the site for the Forum "approved" mags, and I'll cancel the Triple K order. Our range had a half price sale for time/targets last week, and so I'm all set to go when I get the mag. Thanks for the kind words. I'm going to try the the rust removal/battery charger solution suggested by John later today on, of all things, a rusted shut 1902 Colt Auto. I've gotten it to where I can pull the hammer back and let it off again, but the slide is still frozen shut.

07-19-2012, 10:07 AM	#7
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	I think you did a pretty decent job. I really like these before-and-after pictures. Another Luger saved from the trash can. Enjoy it! Douglas

07-19-2012, 01:02 PM	#8
CavScoutEurope User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 86 Thanks: 102 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	wow! Almost like night and day! good job!

07-19-2012, 05:16 PM	#9
milburn User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Blush, blush. Thanks for the kind words. A Luger is relatively easy to file down, as most did have machine marks left in the metal. My son-in-law is a master clockmaker, and as such, has a nice assortment of metal files, picks and emery paper in his workshop. I left some of the pits as you can see. One of the hardest things to do is to "go back, and file/polish "one more time". There was a tiny wave in the forestrap, and I had to go back several times, after polishing was started to get rid of it. If you think this work is good, jump on Olle to "show off" sometime. He has a lot more patience than I do, and is approaching Thor's work quality. Thanks also to Tom H for passing on which way the machine marks went, and helping out on a few parts needed. And thanks to all for the warm welcome to the Forum.

07-20-2012, 10:18 PM	#10
whcoyote User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SW Virginia Posts: 75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	I hope the pistol shoots reasonably well for you. All your work will mean more to you if it does. Good luck.