1st time poster and Luger owner

Levi 42 · 08-02-2009, 11:01 PM

Gentleman,
I'm retired and after a lifetime of wanting a Luger, I finally got one last week.
It is a Mauser 42 made in 1939 with all matching numbers except the mag. It is in poor condition with very dirty wooden grips, metal finish about 60% and worn off in some places, has some pitting on the outside of the barrel etc. Mechanically it seems sound, bore looks decent.
It may be a while before I figure out your picture posting technique but my question to you guys is, should I just leave it alone or have it refinished.
I passed on a decent looking "shooter" to buy this one, but I like to shoot what I own.
I'm a M1 Garand collector/accumulator and participate in some CMP shooting...............Lugers are very interesting

08-02-2009, 11:01 PM	#1
Levi 42 User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 49 Thanks: 4 Thanked 24 Times in 8 Posts	1st time poster and Luger owner Gentleman, I'm retired and after a lifetime of wanting a Luger, I finally got one last week. It is a Mauser 42 made in 1939 with all matching numbers except the mag. It is in poor condition with very dirty wooden grips, metal finish about 60% and worn off in some places, has some pitting on the outside of the barrel etc. Mechanically it seems sound, bore looks decent. It may be a while before I figure out your picture posting technique but my question to you guys is, should I just leave it alone or have it refinished. I passed on a decent looking "shooter" to buy this one, but I like to shoot what I own. I'm a M1 Garand collector/accumulator and participate in some CMP shooting...............Lugers are very interesting

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