Coating to prevent rusting

gatornavy · 04-04-2010, 09:58 AM

Thanks for all info Chuck
Yes, it is a 1916 that Dad got June 13th, 1944 one week after his jump into France. I am basically involved in a family-father project to make sure gun is still in safe condition as a shooter. He will be 88 on May 25th and still keeps the luger as his primary HD. Will not have it any other way. This will be his birthday gift. It is now at the local gunsmith who will clean, check mechanically, and test fire. The gun still has same finish it had in 1944 which seems to be some type of clear/light gray that is about 50% worn off in areas that get the most use/handling. It has to be steel wooled and oiled to fight surface rust. We want to re-coat with something permanent that will leave the current appearance and still protect the surface. The Brownell Phosphate sounds like a good possibility and was seeking advice and opinions. Will not do the work myself but have found someone fairly closeby. Luger will always just be a family collectable. Again, appreciate all your comments and will post photos of before and after to all who have helped us.
Ron

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04-04-2010, 09:58 AM	#3
gatornavy User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all info Chuck Yes, it is a 1916 that Dad got June 13th, 1944 one week after his jump into France. I am basically involved in a family-father project to make sure gun is still in safe condition as a shooter. He will be 88 on May 25th and still keeps the luger as his primary HD. Will not have it any other way. This will be his birthday gift. It is now at the local gunsmith who will clean, check mechanically, and test fire. The gun still has same finish it had in 1944 which seems to be some type of clear/light gray that is about 50% worn off in areas that get the most use/handling. It has to be steel wooled and oiled to fight surface rust. We want to re-coat with something permanent that will leave the current appearance and still protect the surface. The Brownell Phosphate sounds like a good possibility and was seeking advice and opinions. Will not do the work myself but have found someone fairly closeby. Luger will always just be a family collectable. Again, appreciate all your comments and will post photos of before and after to all who have helped us. Ron