New 1911 P-08. Seeking opinions....

FNorm · 03-22-2010, 08:07 PM

The German military didn't mandate the hold-open until May 1914. Or was it August? Anyway, a lot, but not all of those made before then were modified.

Norme · 03-22-2010, 08:22 PM

Hi Reed, Most of the early guns were retrofitted with a hold open, except for those issued to the Bavarians, like yours. I think you're wise not to attempt a refinish, the gun will never be "right". I would think of the chroming as part of the gun's rich history. Regards, Norm

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03-22-2010, 08:07 PM	#1
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	The German military didn't mandate the hold-open until May 1914. Or was it August? Anyway, a lot, but not all of those made before then were modified.

03-22-2010, 08:22 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Reed, Most of the early guns were retrofitted with a hold open, except for those issued to the Bavarians, like yours. I think you're wise not to attempt a refinish, the gun will never be "right". I would think of the chroming as part of the gun's rich history. Regards, Norm