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07-10-2006, 11:49 AM
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Lifer
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Hi Bob, and welcome to the Luger forum...
Unfortunately for the collector, the nickle plating has destroyed most of the collector value, but as a family heirloom of your father in laws service, it should be priceless to your family... and certainly the gun is a good candidate for a shooter! The nickle plating was common for late and post war trophies of this type... often being accomplished by german civilians for a carton or cigarettes or some food. Often the workmanship is very good. You can have the nickle plating removed for a price, and the pistol restored to its former glory for appearance sake... but it would be a costly venture running $500 or more... To me, IMHO, the nickle plating is part of this gun's history... You can frame the entire rig, including the trophy papers for a nice display, or just shoot and enjoy her, and pass her and the history on to your heirs... Once again welcome and we hope you enjoy reading about Lugers here and participating when you have the opportunity.
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