Refinishing a shooter

[Danny S]

No Flames here. Considering the condition and circumstances, you're preserving it. Not destroying the value...

Ron

Thanks Ron, we're both on the same page there.

The Russian refurb destroyed whatever original finish existed, was extremely quick & dirty (pistol looked like it had been dragged on concrete before reblued), and harmed value more than it helped to my mind. Doing the best I can to return #838 to a more representative Luger appearance. Granted the strawed parts do not belong on a 1938 model, but they can easily be returned to blue if desired.

While not everyone agrees that firearms bear any similarities to collectable cars.. I'd never dream of molesting a "surviving" collectable vintage auto. OTOH, If I managed to find a '56 or '57 Vette that a previous owner had painted metalflake purple w/ leopard interior, I'd feel like I was doing the car and future owners a favor if I could return it to a more original appearance.

S'all I'm trying to do here.