1917 DWM Artillery Luger Restoration-BAD BAD DOG-YIKES!!

Ice · 07-07-2009, 05:41 PM

Thats a lot of pits but at least the proof marks aren't damaged! Thor, a couple of questions if you don't mind. Do you weld/build up any of the really badly pitted surfaces or do you just carefully resurface the metal? Second, is there any chance you could photograph your work on this project as it progresses?

You do beautiful work and it would be a real education to see the progressive steps. I reworked a S&W revolver that had pits like that and know and appreciate the immense labor involved.

Thanks

Charlie

Thor · 07-07-2009, 05:46 PM

The frame and barrelled receiver are already finished. I will try and put a couple of AFTER pics when I get the grips back from Hugh and get it assembled. The ejector was totally toast so I have another one coming from Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) It was nice the acceptance stamps are in good condition.
I dont talk about methods (specifics), sorry, my business policy.

Ice · 07-07-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor

I dont talk about methods (specifics), sorry, my business policy.

I wasn't asking for specifics since I do restorations myself; no need for an apology, I wasn't trying to pry. Will look forward to the after photos.

Charlie

Thor · 07-07-2009, 05:57 PM

Charlie, Because you asked for some progress prints, here is another project that was badly pitted and I did take before, DURING and after pics. A Code 480 P.38

07-07-2009, 05:46 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	The frame and barrelled receiver are already finished. I will try and put a couple of AFTER pics when I get the grips back from Hugh and get it assembled. The ejector was totally toast so I have another one coming from Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) It was nice the acceptance stamps are in good condition. I dont talk about methods (specifics), sorry, my business policy. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-07-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	Charlie, Because you asked for some progress prints, here is another project that was badly pitted and I did take before, DURING and after pics. A Code 480 P.38 __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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07-07-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Thats a lot of pits but at least the proof marks aren't damaged! Thor, a couple of questions if you don't mind. Do you weld/build up any of the really badly pitted surfaces or do you just carefully resurface the metal? Second, is there any chance you could photograph your work on this project as it progresses? You do beautiful work and it would be a real education to see the progressive steps. I reworked a S&W revolver that had pits like that and know and appreciate the immense labor involved. Thanks Charlie