Gunsmith SE PA?

OldNWay · 03-08-2014, 11:11 AM

Have a 1911 Erfurt I haven't shoot. Would like to have an expert look at it first. I'm in SE Pa. Thanks

Edward Tinker · 03-08-2014, 11:21 AM

I don't know any gunsmiths in Pennsylvania except maybe Eugene - probably any gunsmith could look it over, but I bet most won't know anything about lugers...

Several things to consider before shooting - is it all matching - is it in nice shape - original - etc - the more original and nice it is, you may not want to shoot it

if it seems like it has a tight action that is a good start

sheepherder · 03-08-2014, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I don't know any gunsmiths in Pennsylvania except maybe Eugene...

Yes indeed! Eugene would probably be happy to stop what he is doing and look over your Luger...

Eugene is located in Levittown PA.

Take a camera with you and take pictures of everything you see...

OldNWay · 03-08-2014, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

I don't know any gunsmiths in Pennsylvania except maybe Eugene - probably any gunsmith could look it over, but I bet most won't know anything about lugers...

Several things to consider before shooting - is it all matching - is it in nice shape - original - etc - the more original and nice it is, you may not want to shoot it
if it seems like it has a tight action that is a good start

From the little time I have spent perusing the forum I guess I have a shooter quality weapon. I haven't broken it down to check every part, a field strip does shows matching parts. And it does have a
tight action. I'm in no hurry and I would like a Luger expert to look at it. Thanks for the reply

Edward Tinker · 03-08-2014, 11:51 AM

Go to the Allentown show (AG Hall) in a month or two and ask around - several 'experts' there

03-08-2014, 11:11 AM	#1
OldNWay New User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gunsmith SE PA? Have a 1911 Erfurt I haven't shoot. Would like to have an expert look at it first. I'm in SE Pa. Thanks

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	I don't know any gunsmiths in Pennsylvania except maybe Eugene - probably any gunsmith could look it over, but I bet most won't know anything about lugers... Several things to consider before shooting - is it all matching - is it in nice shape - original - etc - the more original and nice it is, you may not want to shoot it if it seems like it has a tight action that is a good start __________________ 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

03-08-2014, 11:51 AM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	Go to the Allentown show (AG Hall) in a month or two and ask around - several 'experts' there