Proper display and storing of a Luger?

Jasta2 · 08-17-2010, 10:47 AM

I have never owned another pistol, Luger or otherwise, that I thought of as a truly special pistol. My 1900AE Test that THOR just restored for me I feel makes it, for me, a truly special Luger. Having never owned anything outside of what I would call a 'service' or "regular use' pistol that would get cleaned,oiled and placed back in it's holster or storage case like my 1911, or SAA (Nope, they are not old originals, but modern made) what is the best way to display a Luger, the mag stand type? and the best way to store long term ect?
Thanks,Bill

Norme · 08-17-2010, 11:14 AM

Hi Bill, Most of my collection is locked away, so I made a couple of stands that double as bookends. From time to time I rotate guns to keep things interesting. Every once in a while I wipe them down with a silicone cloth. Regards, Norm

fred p · 08-17-2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norme

Hi Bill, Most of my collection is locked away, so I made a couple of stands that double as bookends. From time to time I rotate guns to keep things interesting. Every once in a while I wipe them down with a silicone cloth. Regards, Norm

Nice Norm!

mrerick · 08-17-2010, 12:26 PM

Don't store it in a leather holster. The acids in the leather can interact with and damage the finish over time.

I made an oak stand similar to the bookends that Norm has shown above. It's useful for display and for photography.

I store guns in a safe with a GoldenRod dehumidifier. They are stored in silicone impregnated zipper cases or silicone based gun socks.

Gun Sock Link

Marc

guns3545 · 08-17-2010, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasta2

I have never owned another pistol, Luger or otherwise, that I thought of as a truly special pistol. My 1900AE Test that THOR just restored for me I feel makes it, for me, a truly special Luger. Having never owned anything outside of what I would call a 'service' or "regular use' pistol that would get cleaned,oiled and placed back in it's holster or storage case like my 1911, or SAA (Nope, they are not old originals, but modern made) what is the best way to display a Luger, the mag stand type? and the best way to store long term ect?
Thanks,Bill

Bill,

Over the years I've purchased several pistol display stands from these folks.

They do the job for SA, 1911s and Lugers. They offer single and multiple pistol stands in a variety of wood finishes.

Just FYI.

John

http://www.gunstands.com/pistol.htm

cpowers · 08-23-2010, 09:04 PM

I found this and love it, but the price is pretty stiff. i was thinking of making my own, but was looking for some guidance on what wood, felt, etc would be best for storing and displaying.

http://www.cmrfirearms.com/shop/prod...roducts_id=304

If anyone has any reccomendations for making your own, that would be great.

Thanks
Chris

Florida Marine · 08-23-2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpowers

I found this and love it, but the price is pretty stiff. i was thinking of making my own, but was looking for some guidance on what wood, felt, etc would be best for storing and displaying.

http://www.cmrfirearms.com/shop/prod...roducts_id=304

If anyone has any reccomendations for making your own, that would be great.

Thanks
Chris

They all look like red oak... I dabble in woodworking, may give this a try. Fairly straight forward, a box with some scroll saw work on the insert.

cpowers · 08-24-2010, 09:17 PM

would there be anything i need to do to keep the gun's surface safe, prevent rusting etc?

Chris

mrerick · 08-24-2010, 09:26 PM

There is a discussion on corrosion prevention on this site's "General Information" page.

I keep mine lightly oiled with a rust preventive light gun oil.

Marc

fred p · 08-25-2010, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpowers

I found this and love it, but the price is pretty stiff. i was thinking of making my own, but was looking for some guidance on what wood, felt, etc would be best for storing and displaying.

http://www.cmrfirearms.com/shop/prod...roducts_id=304

If anyone has any reccomendations for making your own, that would be great.

Thanks
Chris

yikes! stiff is a mild term. I can make these for a lot less if anybody is interested. I could see those prices if they were made from some exotic woods but oak is pretty cheap and readily available here in the states.

Curly1 · 08-25-2010, 10:43 AM

I store mine in a "bore store", they are in expensive and can be found at midway.

http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#bor..._1-2-4_8-16-32

JRS · 08-30-2010, 12:58 PM

Guns 3545:

Thanks for your posting on Ft.Sandflats gun display racks. I called them and they are building me a six position Luger horizontal rack for $40.00. The owner said their new format for the stand is to have the barrel rack in the center of the stand so that the guns can be staggered facing each other or can be displayed on one side facing the same direction. He hasn't had time to post new pictures of such a stand. He said it would be a week or so before they could get to building mine because they are overloaded iwith work. Seems to be really nice people to deal with.

08-17-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Proper display and storing of a Luger? I have never owned another pistol, Luger or otherwise, that I thought of as a truly special pistol. My 1900AE Test that THOR just restored for me I feel makes it, for me, a truly special Luger. Having never owned anything outside of what I would call a 'service' or "regular use' pistol that would get cleaned,oiled and placed back in it's holster or storage case like my 1911, or SAA (Nope, they are not old originals, but modern made) what is the best way to display a Luger, the mag stand type? and the best way to store long term ect? Thanks,Bill

08-17-2010, 11:14 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Bill, Most of my collection is locked away, so I made a couple of stands that double as bookends. From time to time I rotate guns to keep things interesting. Every once in a while I wipe them down with a silicone cloth. Regards, Norm Attached Thumbnails

08-17-2010, 12:26 PM	#4
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	Don't store it in a leather holster. The acids in the leather can interact with and damage the finish over time. I made an oak stand similar to the bookends that Norm has shown above. It's useful for display and for photography. I store guns in a safe with a GoldenRod dehumidifier. They are stored in silicone impregnated zipper cases or silicone based gun socks. Gun Sock Link Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-24-2010, 09:26 PM	#9
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	There is a discussion on corrosion prevention on this site's "General Information" page. I keep mine lightly oiled with a rust preventive light gun oil. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

08-25-2010, 10:43 AM	#11
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 125 Thanked 717 Times in 374 Posts	I store mine in a "bore store", they are in expensive and can be found at midway. http://www.midwayusa.com/Search/#bor..._1-2-4_8-16-32 __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

08-23-2010, 09:04 PM	#6
cpowers User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I found this and love it, but the price is pretty stiff. i was thinking of making my own, but was looking for some guidance on what wood, felt, etc would be best for storing and displaying. http://www.cmrfirearms.com/shop/prod...roducts_id=304 If anyone has any reccomendations for making your own, that would be great. Thanks Chris

08-24-2010, 09:17 PM	#8
cpowers User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	would there be anything i need to do to keep the gun's surface safe, prevent rusting etc? Chris

08-30-2010, 12:58 PM	#12
JRS User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Posts: 81 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Guns 3545: Thanks for your posting on Ft.Sandflats gun display racks. I called them and they are building me a six position Luger horizontal rack for $40.00. The owner said their new format for the stand is to have the barrel rack in the center of the stand so that the guns can be staggered facing each other or can be displayed on one side facing the same direction. He hasn't had time to post new pictures of such a stand. He said it would be a week or so before they could get to building mine because they are overloaded iwith work. Seems to be really nice people to deal with.