restoring markings, proofs?

mrerick · 07-18-2010, 10:29 PM

It's possible that the original dies have been saved... But...

The issues you'll deal with are that your pistol is a mix of parts from different guns and different eras. Nothing will change the fine details that tell a collector that. The VoPo armorers were expedient mechanical wizards dealing with used guns and parts that were available.

If it has import marks you cannot legally remove them.

Doing the work you're considering would probably end up costing the value of a collectible gun anyway. And you'd still have a mix of parts that didn't leave the factory together.

Even without seeing pictures I'd suggest that a better approach would be to buy an all matching Luger that has already been refinished. Proper refinishing costs several hundred dollars. Improper refinishing isn't worth any cost. Keep this one to shoot and have fun with.

<I stand corrected about my thoughts on touching up proof marks...>

Marc

Thor · 07-19-2010, 02:41 PM

I use Brian Powley Engravers for all my proof touchups! His website is at http://www.powleyengraving.com/

07-18-2010, 10:29 PM	#1
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,139 Times in 1,520 Posts	It's possible that the original dies have been saved... But... The issues you'll deal with are that your pistol is a mix of parts from different guns and different eras. Nothing will change the fine details that tell a collector that. The VoPo armorers were expedient mechanical wizards dealing with used guns and parts that were available. If it has import marks you cannot legally remove them. Doing the work you're considering would probably end up costing the value of a collectible gun anyway. And you'd still have a mix of parts that didn't leave the factory together. Even without seeing pictures I'd suggest that a better approach would be to buy an all matching Luger that has already been refinished. Proper refinishing costs several hundred dollars. Improper refinishing isn't worth any cost. Keep this one to shoot and have fun with. <I stand corrected about my thoughts on touching up proof marks...> Marc Last edited by mrerick; 07-20-2010 at 10:08 AM. Reason: Retract thoughts on touching up proof marks.

07-19-2010, 02:41 PM	#2
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