Luger from fire

[Ron Smith]

Hi Richard,

A good test for a fire gun is the springs. If the springs still have good tension to them, then the molecular structure of the steel has not been compromised.

If the springs are "mush", then the receiver and frame temper should not be trusted. The barrels are "usually" okay since they are not hardened to begin with, but depending on the extent of damage and temperature reached? Caution should be used. And check to make sure someone has not replaced the springs after the fire.

Ron