Barrel replacement question

John Sabato · 09-24-2006, 02:45 PM

Hal, welcome to the Lugerforum... it would all depend on how much heat was applied to the receiver as to whether or not the heat treatment was affected... If it was only done by a qualified gunsmith with a propane torch in an attempt to loosen the barrel threads, the chances are that the Luger is fine... bu there will always be a question unless the hardness of the steel is measured or the gun is proof tested...

You are correct that the collector value of this gun has been destroyed... You should have the gun checked by a gunsmith qualified to make the steel hardness determination...

09-24-2006, 02:45 PM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Hal, welcome to the Lugerforum... it would all depend on how much heat was applied to the receiver as to whether or not the heat treatment was affected... If it was only done by a qualified gunsmith with a propane torch in an attempt to loosen the barrel threads, the chances are that the Luger is fine... bu there will always be a question unless the hardness of the steel is measured or the gun is proof tested... You are correct that the collector value of this gun has been destroyed... You should have the gun checked by a gunsmith qualified to make the steel hardness determination... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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