Restore, or not?

mrerick · 06-12-2019, 08:14 AM

Luger collectors most highly values that are as close as possible to their original factory state.

"Restore" a Luger by refinishing it and you will have zero original finish.

If you want a prettier collectible Luger, buy one in that original condition. If you want a shooter, buy a shooter at an appropriate price (perhaps 40% less than the price you're considering).

Buying a pistol that is with poor finish at a collectible pistol price and then adding more expense to make it look good doesn't make much sense.

06-12-2019, 08:14 AM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Luger collectors most highly values that are as close as possible to their original factory state. "Restore" a Luger by refinishing it and you will have zero original finish. If you want a prettier collectible Luger, buy one in that original condition. If you want a shooter, buy a shooter at an appropriate price (perhaps 40% less than the price you're considering). Buying a pistol that is with poor finish at a collectible pistol price and then adding more expense to make it look good doesn't make much sense. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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