When is a restoration worth it?

railman44 · 07-02-2008, 08:57 PM

I may purchase a 1906 that has seen lots of action. It's certainly not super rare but somewhat rare. All numbers match even the worn walnut grips. I would rate the bluing at maybe 40 to 50%. There is some pitting but no major rust. Mechanically it's sound. If I win it I'll post pics and maybe some of you can help in at least the arrest of further damage. Rebluing is out of the question. I'll know soon if I paid too much and learned one of the tough lessons of attending "Luger University"...

07-02-2008, 08:57 PM	#6
railman44 User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I may purchase a 1906 that has seen lots of action. It's certainly not super rare but somewhat rare. All numbers match even the worn walnut grips. I would rate the bluing at maybe 40 to 50%. There is some pitting but no major rust. Mechanically it's sound. If I win it I'll post pics and maybe some of you can help in at least the arrest of further damage. Rebluing is out of the question. I'll know soon if I paid too much and learned one of the tough lessons of attending "Luger University"...