Questions About My Well-Worn Plexiglass Handled Luger - Page 2

sheepherder · 06-05-2016, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk62

Several months ago, I decided to get the Luger re-blued and I just got it back this weekend. I am pleased with the result.

I know the purists may disagree and say I ruined the gun, but like I said, I am happy with the result.

Looks good!

I have never had any criticism of re-blueing, my only complaint is that most re-bluers want to buff the snot out of the pistol. Excessive buffing ruins the sharp edges and rounds out the stampings. Why they do this is a mystery to me. Your re-bluer has done an admirable job.

Hawk62 · 06-05-2016, 10:38 PM

Here is a before and after.

Zorba · 06-05-2016, 10:57 PM

Looks great!

DonVoigt · 06-05-2016, 10:54 PM

Your re-finisher did a good job.
Who did it for you?

Hawk62 · 06-05-2016, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Your re-finisher did a good job.
Who did it for you?

Thanks.

Buisse Custom Arms in Union Grove, Wisconsin

http://www.buissecustomarms.com/index.html

Edward Tinker · 06-05-2016, 11:05 PM

Excellent

Sergio Natali · 06-06-2016, 09:57 AM

Very good job, excellent indeed!

rhuff · 06-06-2016, 04:16 PM

The transformation is awesome. You now have a most handsome Luger. I would be proud to have that Luger in my safe. To me, you made a good decision to "gussy up" that very tired Luger. Your refinisher did a very nice job, considering what he had to work with. Enjoy!!.

Eugen · 06-06-2016, 04:42 PM

Hawk62, I don't claim to know much about Lugers, but I know what I like, and I really the restoration work on your Luger. Nice job!

Ron Wood · 06-06-2016, 04:43 PM

As has been stated, the refinish was nicely done...didn't buff the bejeebers out of it.
Are you interested in selling the plexiglass grips? I have as small collection of odd-ball grips and wouldn't mind adding a pair like yours. Shoot me a PM if interested.
Thanks,
Ron

foxdoublegunner · 06-07-2016, 03:11 AM

Hawk,
In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least.

Foxdoublegunner

Sergio Natali · 06-07-2016, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxdoublegunner

Hawk,
In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least.

Foxdoublegunner

That's something I wanted to add, as a collector (very small one really) I would prefer an all original gun to a rebuffed one BUT in your case yours has been very well refinished.

MikeP · 06-09-2016, 01:32 AM

You hurt nothing.
A near junker parts gun very nicely done.

You're happy, and that's what counts.

Vlim · 06-09-2016, 04:41 PM

Tastefully done. Reminds me of my restored 1937 P08 which I used for sports shooting.

DavidJayUden · 06-20-2016, 10:27 PM

If the grip screws are out and it still won't go up, you've got me. Different magazines is an option, or using some Prussian Blue or other marking method to determine where it is binding is the next step.
Once you determine where it is binding you can consider relieving it, but professional advice is probably a good idea before you go making mods. to the frame.
dju

Lugerdoc · 06-21-2016, 09:34 AM

I've run into a few lugers with bent or dinged frames that will not easily accept any mag. These are difficult to fix, but it can be done. if you haven't already tried an new Mecgar mag, you may want to do so, as they are a few thousands slimmer than most other mags. TH

Douglas Jr. · 06-24-2016, 09:18 PM

Excellent work on your Luger.
Much better now - specially with the wooden grips.
As your gun was already a shooter before the restoration, no one will tell you that did wrong.
Now you have a nice gun to grab all the attention at your range.
And if you are happy at the end of day, that's all that really matters.
Douglas.

06-05-2016, 10:54 PM	#4
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,356 Times in 2,041 Posts	Your re-finisher did a good job. Who did it for you? __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-06-2016, 09:57 AM	#7
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Very good job, excellent indeed! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

06-06-2016, 04:42 PM	#9
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	Hawk62, I don't claim to know much about Lugers, but I know what I like, and I really the restoration work on your Luger. Nice job! __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

06-06-2016, 04:43 PM	#10
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,119 Thanked 5,286 Times in 1,728 Posts	As has been stated, the refinish was nicely done...didn't buff the bejeebers out of it. Are you interested in selling the plexiglass grips? I have as small collection of odd-ball grips and wouldn't mind adding a pair like yours. Shoot me a PM if interested. Thanks, Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-21-2016, 09:34 AM	#16
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	I've run into a few lugers with bent or dinged frames that will not easily accept any mag. These are difficult to fix, but it can be done. if you haven't already tried an new Mecgar mag, you may want to do so, as they are a few thousands slimmer than most other mags. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

06-05-2016, 10:57 PM	#3
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 952 Thanks: 777 Thanked 528 Times in 290 Posts	Looks great!

06-05-2016, 11:05 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,607 Times in 2,123 Posts	Excellent

06-06-2016, 04:16 PM	#8
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,314 Thanks: 2,746 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	The transformation is awesome. You now have a most handsome Luger. I would be proud to have that Luger in my safe. To me, you made a good decision to "gussy up" that very tired Luger. Your refinisher did a very nice job, considering what he had to work with. Enjoy!!.

06-07-2016, 03:11 AM	#11
foxdoublegunner User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California and Nevada Posts: 98 Thanks: 63 Thanked 67 Times in 29 Posts	Hawk, In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least. Foxdoublegunner

06-09-2016, 01:32 AM	#13
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	You hurt nothing. A near junker parts gun very nicely done. You're happy, and that's what counts.

06-09-2016, 04:41 PM	#14
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Tastefully done. Reminds me of my restored 1937 P08 which I used for sports shooting.

06-20-2016, 10:27 PM	#15
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If the grip screws are out and it still won't go up, you've got me. Different magazines is an option, or using some Prussian Blue or other marking method to determine where it is binding is the next step. Once you determine where it is binding you can consider relieving it, but professional advice is probably a good idea before you go making mods. to the frame. dju

06-24-2016, 09:18 PM	#17
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Excellent work on your Luger. Much better now - specially with the wooden grips. As your gun was already a shooter before the restoration, no one will tell you that did wrong. Now you have a nice gun to grab all the attention at your range. And if you are happy at the end of day, that's all that really matters. Douglas.

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