My 1942 Mauser Police Luger

ithacaartist · 08-04-2015, 02:15 PM

Much improved, I'd be happy, too. Restoring this would be difficult due to the buffing that was done, presumably before plating, so likely not a good investment in that sense. But it's looking pretty spiffy now, regardless of the soft edges!

sheepherder · 08-04-2015, 02:47 PM

Hmmmm...A plated Police Luger...That's unusual...

How did you remove the plating??? Was it nickel or chrome???

dacotua · 08-04-2015, 03:43 PM

Electrolysis, used a plating company local. Took 5 minutes in the tank (parts) and all the chrome was removed.

I purchased the gun cheap, and I wanted a shooting copy. Im happy with it right now. Maybe someday Ill restore it, but people want more to restore it than I paid total for how she sits now

08-04-2015, 02:15 PM	#1
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08-04-2015, 03:43 PM	#3
dacotua User Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Electrolysis, used a plating company local. Took 5 minutes in the tank (parts) and all the chrome was removed. I purchased the gun cheap, and I wanted a shooting copy. Im happy with it right now. Maybe someday Ill restore it, but people want more to restore it than I paid total for how she sits now