I have this old gun... a Luger P08??

DavidJayUden · 02-05-2011, 03:51 PM

I'm not seeing much buffing damage, so it is a question as to how much work it would be to get the metal "un-blasted" and back to its original degree of polish prior to blue. And those numbers on the takedown lever don't look all that original to me.
I can't say what a good facelift would cost, maybe in the $500 range for labor, and then you'd need grips (mismatched) and a correct magazine (also mismatched), when you could probably buy an original in good shape for $1500. And that is probably more than your restored gun will be worth in the end.
I know I'm rambling here, but suffice it to say that this one is probably enjoyed for what it is, a shooter. And save that money for a nice original Luger.
dju

tomaustin · 02-05-2011, 08:38 PM

refinishing option for a shooter.............

02-05-2011, 08:38 PM	#2
tomaustin Lifer X5 Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: texas Posts: 708 Thanks: 87 Thanked 523 Times in 202 Posts	is that a powdered metal finish?? doesn't look bad as a refinishing option for a shooter.............

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02-05-2011, 03:51 PM	#1
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I'm not seeing much buffing damage, so it is a question as to how much work it would be to get the metal "un-blasted" and back to its original degree of polish prior to blue. And those numbers on the takedown lever don't look all that original to me. I can't say what a good facelift would cost, maybe in the $500 range for labor, and then you'd need grips (mismatched) and a correct magazine (also mismatched), when you could probably buy an original in good shape for $1500. And that is probably more than your restored gun will be worth in the end. I know I'm rambling here, but suffice it to say that this one is probably enjoyed for what it is, a shooter. And save that money for a nice original Luger. dju