Need Help (Identity & Value) WWII Luger - with Pictures (Thanks)

[fyvealyve]

Thanks again to all for their help. I would like to have the gun cleaned. I have enough knowledge to disassemble/reassemble the gun. I would appreciate any info from the experts here as to the best method of cleaning and preserving this gun to protect it from rust, etc. without the potential for "detracting" from its value as a collectible gun (i.e. not removing the blue finish). Also, I'd like to clean the magazine, but won't attempt any type of disassembly of either magazine for fear of damaging it. Should I send the magazines to someone more capable for cleaning purposes? If so, any recommendations? Lastly, the holster - what is the best way to "preserve" its leather for storage etc.? Are their people that can professionally clean (i.e. but not restore) the holster? Thanks again guys, you've been great helping this novice out.

[tharpo]

A common stamp on the take down tools is Eagle over 63 or 655. Is it possible that your tool has one of those and not #66?
Break Free CLP is a good spray for cleaning your luger.

Tom

[fyvealyve]

Thanks Tom. You are correct, on closer inspection the tool is marked with an eagle with "63" not "66" as I thought. Its funny, I suppose, how the mind sometimes sees what it wants (or expects) to see.

[Mwland]

Originally Posted by fyvealyve

Thanks again to all for their help. I would like to have the gun cleaned. I have enough knowledge to disassemble/reassemble the gun. I would appreciate any info from the experts here as to the best method of cleaning and preserving this gun to protect it from rust, etc. without the potential for "detracting" from its value as a collectible gun (i.e. not removing the blue finish). Also, I'd like to clean the magazine, but won't attempt any type of disassembly of either magazine for fear of damaging it. Should I send the magazines to someone more capable for cleaning purposes? If so, any recommendations? Lastly, the holster - what is the best way to "preserve" its leather for storage etc.? Are their people that can professionally clean (i.e. but not restore) the holster? Thanks again guys, you've been great helping this novice out.

U

Great Rig! For your magazines Gerald Tomeck (GT) is the person you want working on them. GT has forgotten more about Luger Magazines then most of us know!