Luger worth restoring?

LugerVern · 06-28-2008, 11:40 AM

The gun has the looks of having been in a fire, and dug up later in the debris.

I would be very cautious of shooting it!!!! Might blow up on you!!!

It also looks like someone has already tried to remove the barrel and hammered on the rear receiver and sides They most likely have damaged the gun in doing so.

I like the shadow box idea:
Take a file and square the edges a little were they hammered on it.
Go to Wal Mart and buy a can of the rust converter.
Spray layers of sealant onto the gun, this turns a nice blue black color as it reacts with the rusty surface and fills in the dents.
Use wood to fashion your missing parts.
Use gold paint to turn the strawed parts a more pleasing color
Buy some cheap grips and you have a nice conversation piece.

Vern

PS: On the bright side it looks to be all matching

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06-28-2008, 11:40 AM	#1
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	The gun has the looks of having been in a fire, and dug up later in the debris. I would be very cautious of shooting it!!!! Might blow up on you!!! It also looks like someone has already tried to remove the barrel and hammered on the rear receiver and sides They most likely have damaged the gun in doing so. I like the shadow box idea: Take a file and square the edges a little were they hammered on it. Go to Wal Mart and buy a can of the rust converter. Spray layers of sealant onto the gun, this turns a nice blue black color as it reacts with the rusty surface and fills in the dents. Use wood to fashion your missing parts. Use gold paint to turn the strawed parts a more pleasing color Buy some cheap grips and you have a nice conversation piece. Vern PS: On the bright side it looks to be all matching