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alvin · 01-10-2010, 01:17 PM

TIG welding was not perfected until 1941. Initially, the then new technology cost a lot, obviously not an option for Luger restoration at that time. I would think it's impossible to do lots of magic without appropiate tools. Say, the gun was excellent before 1950, and grandpa loved home amateur gunsmithing, so rebluing for no reason? Highly unlikely. Even if he did, how professional the job could possibly look like? That's the context.

Post war has many possibilities, but Bill knows it's recent 50 years. And the gun itself looks great. If a gun can be restored to this shape, I accept it.

Please let us know what Simpson says.

gearheadbill · 01-11-2010, 05:09 PM

Thanks and will do. Waiting for call back from brother-in-law who is an avid gun collector/police officer. I need someone with an FFL/C&R to finalize shipping prior to sending it out.

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01-10-2010, 01:17 PM	#1
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	TIG welding was not perfected until 1941. Initially, the then new technology cost a lot, obviously not an option for Luger restoration at that time. I would think it's impossible to do lots of magic without appropiate tools. Say, the gun was excellent before 1950, and grandpa loved home amateur gunsmithing, so rebluing for no reason? Highly unlikely. Even if he did, how professional the job could possibly look like? That's the context. Post war has many possibilities, but Bill knows it's recent 50 years. And the gun itself looks great. If a gun can be restored to this shape, I accept it. Please let us know what Simpson says.

01-11-2010, 05:09 PM	#2
gearheadbill User Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks and will do. Waiting for call back from brother-in-law who is an avid gun collector/police officer. I need someone with an FFL/C&R to finalize shipping prior to sending it out.