Hello All! First time Luger owner

DavidJayUden · 06-13-2014, 12:53 PM

Buffing can be tough to spot, and even subject to strenuous debate.
On your Erfurt I noticed the sides of the forward toggle assembly being rounded as compared to the rails of the barrel extension directly to their right and left sides. Around the extractor. And generally the straight edges down the sides will be ever-so-slightly rounded compared to an original finish gun.
Look at photos of original guns and you will see subtle differences.
In theory a fellow could probably restore that gun with a bit of metal work and correct refinish. But it will never be original again and money spent on restoration would probably not be a good investment. Especially if you want a shooter.
Anyway, enjoy.

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06-13-2014, 12:53 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Buffing can be tough to spot, and even subject to strenuous debate. On your Erfurt I noticed the sides of the forward toggle assembly being rounded as compared to the rails of the barrel extension directly to their right and left sides. Around the extractor. And generally the straight edges down the sides will be ever-so-slightly rounded compared to an original finish gun. Look at photos of original guns and you will see subtle differences. In theory a fellow could probably restore that gun with a bit of metal work and correct refinish. But it will never be original again and money spent on restoration would probably not be a good investment. Especially if you want a shooter. Anyway, enjoy.