Bird of Prey Luger

[skeeter4206]

he definitely has a great skill in the art of refinishing the old relics. Looking at that P.38 with the original pitting and then the just before bluing picture. That frame looks straight as can be and the markings look like they did from the get go. Definitely an art to it and he has mastered it.

Thor, I seen some of the other guns you have posted and the are all very nicely done. I wouldn't give out trade secrets either. I was just curious about the welding, if there was any. I do a great deal of welding inspections, usually on coded tanks, vessels or other types of equipment. so I just pondered that thought of welding on a luger or old gun like these. If it was even possible and still hold up in its integrity.

[alvin]

Originally Posted by skeeter4206

I do a great deal of welding inspections, usually on coded tanks, vessels or other types of equipment.

I bought a set of DVD "Tank Overhual" showing collectors restoring tanks. Amazing DVD! But I bet people who can restore tanks cannot restore Lugers, and people who can restore Lugers cannot restore tanks Very different jobs, at least, the tools used are very different --

I don't know how Thor performed welding. Saw some micro-welding equipment in workshop. They perform welding work under microscopes. The heat input is so small, even area less than 1m/m away is not affected.