Need info for Dad :-)

[RylanBrissette]

Originally posted by joed9106
Thank you for all the valuable input fellas, you guys really know your stuff!


One comment I wanted to make about the quote below was that I believe the gun not made up of many parts, as I have counted 3285 or 85 on atleast 5 different parts. Also, concerning the finish, there are spots where the finish is still very brilliant, but on the remaining 80% (mostly what you see in the photos), its obvious it has been worn out quite a bit indicating to me it was polished many moons ago. One last thing, the grooves on the knobs are visible, just not in the photos, as they are nearly worn.

Thanks again
Joe

Well first I have to say that 5 matching parts isn't really a lot. On a typical ww2 luger the toggle train alone has 5 numbered parts (including the toggle pin), so there is plenty of room for it to be a parts gun. Not to mention the "3285" should be on the barrel, frame and reciever area. The finish although "80%" is a poorly done modern nickle. So you may aswell re-finish it and have a 100% nicely done nickle.

I am no expert with Lugers, but I have to admit this is one of the odd ones. It is a bit of a beast, but is a Luger none the less. I don't know if someone has already mentioned this but the take-down lever looks mis-shapen aswell. You might be able to fix this Luger up into a decent shooter.

All the best,
Rylan