Another Dumb Newbie Question

Luke · 07-17-2001, 08:58 PM

Please, please don't throw rocks at me.

I have to ask this question.

Having cleaned a pair of armorer's walnut grips using Ted's Murphy Oil process, I am really impressed with the improvement in appearance.

The question: Does such cleaning of matching grips on a collectable Luger lower its value as I understand that re-bluing does?

Appreciate your comments on this subject.

Mark M. · 07-17-2001, 10:06 PM

Gruss Gott,Luke!

I find that question anything BUT dumb!!!

OK,Kinder,what does cleaning the grips in collector - territory do? As long as one doesn't break them or such,are they still considered "original"? Just curious,as I don't plan to touch any in the near future.

Tschuss! Mark M.

Luke · 07-18-2001, 09:47 AM

Johnny Peppers · 07-18-2001, 10:50 AM

Just my opinion Luke, but I would never clean the grips of a collector grade Luger with any liquid. If the grips appear really dirty I would use a toothbrush and nothing else to remove any accumulated dirt, but no liquids of any kind. Re-cut grips on a collector grade Luger is frowned upon as they are no longer completely original, and you wonder what else was done to try and improve the appearance.

Luke · 07-18-2001, 01:55 PM

07-17-2001, 08:58 PM	#1
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Another Dumb Newbie Question Please, please don't throw rocks at me. I have to ask this question. Having cleaned a pair of armorer's walnut grips using Ted's Murphy Oil process, I am really impressed with the improvement in appearance. The question: Does such cleaning of matching grips on a collectable Luger lower its value as I understand that re-bluing does? Appreciate your comments on this subject.

07-17-2001, 10:06 PM	#2
Mark M. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 72 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Another Dumb Newbie Question Gruss Gott,Luke! I find that question anything BUT dumb!!! OK,Kinder,what does cleaning the grips in collector - territory do? As long as one doesn't break them or such,are they still considered "original"? Just curious,as I don't plan to touch any in the near future. Tschuss! Mark M.

07-18-2001, 09:47 AM	#3
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Would sure like some opinions on this. Thanks(EOM) (EOM)

07-18-2001, 10:50 AM	#4
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Would sure like some opinions on this. Thanks(EOM) Just my opinion Luke, but I would never clean the grips of a collector grade Luger with any liquid. If the grips appear really dirty I would use a toothbrush and nothing else to remove any accumulated dirt, but no liquids of any kind. Re-cut grips on a collector grade Luger is frowned upon as they are no longer completely original, and you wonder what else was done to try and improve the appearance.

07-18-2001, 01:55 PM	#5
Luke User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC - USA Posts: 1,239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 7 Posts	Thanks for your comments, Johnny. (EOM)