New lug for my 1916 Artillery

GreyHammer · 09-22-2014, 11:18 PM

Today in the mail my Luger frame was returned from the machinist with the once ground-off lug replaced. Broke out the stock and was very pleased with the result. This going to be a smashing addition to my collection. Because of the ground-off lug, I got this piece on gb for less that 1.2k, and it was really in excellent condition other than the lug.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=424184059
Believe me, the upper alone is worth close to 2k as it was 98% with an almost new bore. Now, I have get the lower re-blued. But I have a concern. I have considered heating the lug with a propane torch and quenching with oil. Not too hot, just maybe around 600 deg. Any opinions about this would be much appreciated.

09-22-2014, 11:18 PM	#1
GreyHammer User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 34 Thanks: 66 Thanked 25 Times in 14 Posts	New lug for my 1916 Artillery Today in the mail my Luger frame was returned from the machinist with the once ground-off lug replaced. Broke out the stock and was very pleased with the result. This going to be a smashing addition to my collection. Because of the ground-off lug, I got this piece on gb for less that 1.2k, and it was really in excellent condition other than the lug. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=424184059 Believe me, the upper alone is worth close to 2k as it was 98% with an almost new bore. Now, I have get the lower re-blued. But I have a concern. I have considered heating the lug with a propane torch and quenching with oil. Not too hot, just maybe around 600 deg. Any opinions about this would be much appreciated.