Navy Luger

mrerick · 09-06-2010, 01:06 PM

Hi,

There's a good discussion of photographing Lugers at:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=24031

which I put together as a PDF at:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1282250724

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You can get a replacement grip screw from "LugerDoc" on this forum, and others. Post a WTB add in the appropriate area on this forum.

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Even with a standard digital camera, you can take good pictures. You need to use natural light, set it to its closeup mode when you're close (it usually looks like a flower symbol) and use a tripod.

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As you've inherited a rather large collection, my first advice is to relax, take your time and address a few things now:

- Inventory them all, including the complete serial numbers and a description. Use something simple like a spreadsheet to store the information.

- Dis-assemble and inspect them all, one at a time. You'll find instructions here on how to take apart a Luger and re-assemble it without damage. Do not force anything. Be particularly careful when removing the left Luger grip. It's easy to chip the wood near the safety lever. If you're not comfortable with this, find one of this forum's collectors in your area, or find a competent gunsmith to help you learn how.

- Look for the appropriate parts to be correctly numbered to the gun. Document this. Get a cleaning kit and, as necessary, clean the gun and lubricate it.

- Take action to preserve your guns from deterioration. The most critical thing is to prevent rust. You can get preservative oil (like Rem Oil or similar spray oils) and lightly coat all the metal parts.

- Store them securely in an environment that will not promote rust. It needs to be dry (50% humidity or less) and preferably climate controlled. I store guns in silicon impregnated "Gun socks" which you can obtain online inexpensively (try places like Midway USA or Cabelas). Get a safe and bolt it to the floor.

One by one, you can get help learning the details and values of each of your collection's items. You will find that the most complete information will come from books that specifically study and document Lugers and other period firearms. The books are expensive, but cheaper than the tuition you'll pay in other ways ("School of hard knocks" etc...).

Marc

Marc

09-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#7
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	Hi, There's a good discussion of photographing Lugers at: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=24031 which I put together as a PDF at: http://forum.lugerforum.com/attachme...1&d=1282250724 - - - - You can get a replacement grip screw from "LugerDoc" on this forum, and others. Post a WTB add in the appropriate area on this forum. - - - - Even with a standard digital camera, you can take good pictures. You need to use natural light, set it to its closeup mode when you're close (it usually looks like a flower symbol) and use a tripod. - - - - As you've inherited a rather large collection, my first advice is to relax, take your time and address a few things now: - Inventory them all, including the complete serial numbers and a description. Use something simple like a spreadsheet to store the information. - Dis-assemble and inspect them all, one at a time. You'll find instructions here on how to take apart a Luger and re-assemble it without damage. Do not force anything. Be particularly careful when removing the left Luger grip. It's easy to chip the wood near the safety lever. If you're not comfortable with this, find one of this forum's collectors in your area, or find a competent gunsmith to help you learn how. - Look for the appropriate parts to be correctly numbered to the gun. Document this. Get a cleaning kit and, as necessary, clean the gun and lubricate it. - Take action to preserve your guns from deterioration. The most critical thing is to prevent rust. You can get preservative oil (like Rem Oil or similar spray oils) and lightly coat all the metal parts. - Store them securely in an environment that will not promote rust. It needs to be dry (50% humidity or less) and preferably climate controlled. I store guns in silicon impregnated "Gun socks" which you can obtain online inexpensively (try places like Midway USA or Cabelas). Get a safe and bolt it to the floor. One by one, you can get help learning the details and values of each of your collection's items. You will find that the most complete information will come from books that specifically study and document Lugers and other period firearms. The books are expensive, but cheaper than the tuition you'll pay in other ways ("School of hard knocks" etc...). Marc Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.