8-28-15 UPDATED: Pictures 1906 Navy basket case project, fini!

[DonVoigt]

For the finished project pictures, see my post # 38 of
8-23-2015, Thanks.

I was searching/asking about parts a couple weeks back when a friend brought me some luger parts he had for a long while.

Some odds and ends, but a Navy toggle complete- cool. I bought the small lot and he pulls out a frame, saying you won't want this- it is too pitted- well, it was a Navy frame, but it IS very severely pitted for sure. Ok, I gave him a little more for it. Figured it was worth something.

Got home and was turning it around and noticed the grip strap marking, 1.T.D. / 1460. (First Torpedo Division).
Darn, now I felt like I had to put it back to shooting shape!

So that is how my silly project got started; I know it is not smart, will cost more than it is worth, etc, etc, etc. But I feel it needs to be in firing condition again, as much as any piece of steel can- it deserves it!

It is a 1906 first issue, altered, number 911 a ; with complete matching toggle train, grip safety, hold open, and trigger each also numbered 11.

If you have seen my WTB ad for parts, you see my direction. I'd really like to get a 6" navy upper; but may go with something in 4" as a place holder till one comes along. A long receiver would be ideal, but a short one will do. Besides the obvious need for an upper, I'll need grips-the left one is special!, and grip screws.

I have "found" a mainspring, take down lever, and side plate that will work.

Should you have any pieces you think I can use, please PM me or post below. Help in finding reasonable cost pieces will be much appreciated.
I'm thinking an interesting shooter may result from this project, if the result is worthy of a restoration refinish- it may eventually get one.

Anyway, here is what she looked like when I got her.