Restoration worth the price?

Parabellus · 06-07-2006, 12:11 AM

Thanks friends,

As I try to refine my photographic skill with a modest camera I got a few pics to show the magazine and proofs. I uploaded them but left the links on the office computer instead of my thumb drive. I'll get them posted early tomorrow. For now let me reference the 'Technical Information' section under 'Markings', 'Proof Marks', 'Proof 2' #15 for DWM 1914-1918 manufacture, and 'Proof 6' #60 as my source for the British markings. All are present on the underside of the barrel and I'm still trying to photograph that part. I have to figure out the lighting.

Tac, I would like nothing better than to think that this fine weapon was liberated from a German artillery officer by a British soldier.

Pete, the bore is very good. It must not have been fired in a long time. I took the gun down to clean out some old gum from the firing pin, ways, and toggle joints and oiled it up. Grip replacement sounds like a good idea. It looks like we are neighbors here in the East Bay.

Bob, your info is quite helpful. Thank you very much.

Jack, I plan to do pretty much what you say. What a great hobby this is! I can't wait to shoot it now, but I will because I live in town.

Russell

06-07-2006, 12:11 AM	#12
Parabellus User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SF Bay Posts: 195 Thanks: 16 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks friends, As I try to refine my photographic skill with a modest camera I got a few pics to show the magazine and proofs. I uploaded them but left the links on the office computer instead of my thumb drive. I'll get them posted early tomorrow. For now let me reference the 'Technical Information' section under 'Markings', 'Proof Marks', 'Proof 2' #15 for DWM 1914-1918 manufacture, and 'Proof 6' #60 as my source for the British markings. All are present on the underside of the barrel and I'm still trying to photograph that part. I have to figure out the lighting. Tac, I would like nothing better than to think that this fine weapon was liberated from a German artillery officer by a British soldier. Pete, the bore is very good. It must not have been fired in a long time. I took the gun down to clean out some old gum from the firing pin, ways, and toggle joints and oiled it up. Grip replacement sounds like a good idea. It looks like we are neighbors here in the East Bay. Bob, your info is quite helpful. Thank you very much. Jack, I plan to do pretty much what you say. What a great hobby this is! I can't wait to shoot it now, but I will because I live in town. Russell __________________