Restoration/refurbishing.

wlyon · 01-17-2006, 01:39 AM

It seems we hear more and more about having lugers reconditioned to look like new issued.

I have no objection to whatever an individual wants to do. However, I worry that a few years from now these lugers will be on the market as original. It would seem that these should be marked in a manner that collectors will know they are not original. Are any?

Personally I prefer a 95% luger to a mint one. I am reasonably sure it is correct.

There have been endless discussions on refurbishing vs. original. Would still like to hear a few opinions.

01-17-2006, 01:39 AM	#1
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,673 Thanks: 3,244 Thanked 2,661 Times in 988 Posts	Restoration/refurbishing. It seems we hear more and more about having lugers reconditioned to look like new issued. I have no objection to whatever an individual wants to do. However, I worry that a few years from now these lugers will be on the market as original. It would seem that these should be marked in a manner that collectors will know they are not original. Are any? Personally I prefer a 95% luger to a mint one. I am reasonably sure it is correct. There have been endless discussions on refurbishing vs. original. Would still like to hear a few opinions. __________________ Bill Lyon