Old Model - Page 2

ithacaartist · 04-28-2012, 10:27 AM

I agree with the course of not taking action, except for replacing the blacksmithed parts with original and finding a toggle latch catch for it. One of my shooters is an '06 AE. It will never be a valuable collectible due to the replacement of the bbl. Its grips were not numbered, and because the right grip's checkering was incorrect and the left grip was, as yours, worn almost smooth, I felt compelled to swap out the right one for a crisper one from Hugh Clark, and freshen the left one. All has worked out OK so far, but still, in the back of my mind, I miss the smoothness of the grips the way they were. They had an indefinable charm for me, it turns out. Had the checkering been the proper number of lines per inch, I might have left them completely alone and shot/enjoyed it just that way, or plopped on an aftermarket pair.
If you work on the grip situation, I'd vote for another pair in addition to what's on it. To me, these display the honest wear the pistol has borne, and a display of such cannot be brought back, particularly if refreshed.
MHO
DP

Michael Zeleny · 04-28-2012, 10:04 AM

Nice patina. Keep it real.

Arizona Slim · 04-28-2012, 12:04 PM

ithaccartist:
I miss the smoothness of the grips the way they were. They had an indefinable charm for me, it turns out

David, I completely agree with this statement, a few years ago I purchased a 1906 AE that was well used and the grips were also very worn, even smooth in a few spots, the pistol had a certain charm that I just couldn't resist and I wouldn't change a thing on it.

Lon

Lugerdoc · 04-28-2012, 01:42 PM

Miguel, I do also have the toggle lock catch part in stock @$50. I feel that your M1900 is certainly worthy of repair, but would not advise refinishing. TH

Lugerdoc · 04-30-2012, 12:03 PM

If I had a M1900 recoil spring this pitted, I'd also sell it for half price. Also the bend at the end, where it is retained in the frame, looks a bit unusual. TH

glock30 · 05-07-2012, 11:20 PM

It's a beauty.....MIne was 13,300 something...

MikeP · 05-08-2012, 12:36 AM

Glad you are not altering the piece.
Recut or refinished grips look ridiculous on well worn original pistols.
If it was damaged or mismatched, I'd say go ahead.
Like finding an original condition antique bike or car in a barn. Best left with the venerable age spots.
The restoring craze going on is truly alarming to us traditional dinosaurs.
Not cool.
We'll be gone, soon, though,

Rugger · 05-08-2012, 04:08 PM

Thanks Glock30 and MikeP. Mike: I hope guys like you are around for a long time to come!

Best regards,

04-28-2012, 10:04 AM	#2
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 139 Times in 76 Posts	Nice patina. Keep it real. __________________ Michael Zeleny@post.harvard.edu -- http://larvatus.livejournal.com/ -- 7576 Willow Glen Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046 -- 323.363.1860 All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett

04-28-2012, 01:42 PM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	Miguel, I do also have the toggle lock catch part in stock @$50. I feel that your M1900 is certainly worthy of repair, but would not advise refinishing. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

04-30-2012, 12:03 PM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	If I had a M1900 recoil spring this pitted, I'd also sell it for half price. Also the bend at the end, where it is retained in the frame, looks a bit unusual. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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Rugger User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Latin America Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks Glock30 and MikeP. Mike: I hope guys like you are around for a long time to come! Best regards, __________________ Rugger

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04-28-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,400 Thanks: 7,555 Thanked 2,643 Times in 1,393 Posts	I agree with the course of not taking action, except for replacing the blacksmithed parts with original and finding a toggle latch catch for it. One of my shooters is an '06 AE. It will never be a valuable collectible due to the replacement of the bbl. Its grips were not numbered, and because the right grip's checkering was incorrect and the left grip was, as yours, worn almost smooth, I felt compelled to swap out the right one for a crisper one from Hugh Clark, and freshen the left one. All has worked out OK so far, but still, in the back of my mind, I miss the smoothness of the grips the way they were. They had an indefinable charm for me, it turns out. Had the checkering been the proper number of lines per inch, I might have left them completely alone and shot/enjoyed it just that way, or plopped on an aftermarket pair. If you work on the grip situation, I'd vote for another pair in addition to what's on it. To me, these display the honest wear the pistol has borne, and a display of such cannot be brought back, particularly if refreshed. MHO DP

04-28-2012, 12:04 PM	#3
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	ithaccartist: I miss the smoothness of the grips the way they were. They had an indefinable charm for me, it turns out David, I completely agree with this statement, a few years ago I purchased a 1906 AE that was well used and the grips were also very worn, even smooth in a few spots, the pistol had a certain charm that I just couldn't resist and I wouldn't change a thing on it. Lon

05-07-2012, 11:20 PM	#6
glock30 User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Obama LAND Posts: 206 Thanks: 18 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	It's a beauty.....MIne was 13,300 something...

05-08-2012, 12:36 AM	#7
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	Glad you are not altering the piece. Recut or refinished grips look ridiculous on well worn original pistols. If it was damaged or mismatched, I'd say go ahead. Like finding an original condition antique bike or car in a barn. Best left with the venerable age spots. The restoring craze going on is truly alarming to us traditional dinosaurs. Not cool. We'll be gone, soon, though,