Finally got one!

Edward Tinker · 01-24-2011, 12:54 PM

Yes, I would not restore it, too many folks want pretty restored guns and thats fine, but once reblued / restored, then it is no longer original.

I like its early number too.

Ed

nukem556 · 01-24-2011, 01:16 PM

Thanks for the nice comments guys, but go light on the guilt trip!

seriously, I guess it is a dilemma...if it's totally original and matching, I guess best left alone....true, it does kinda have the same patina look as say, a turn of the century Colt SAA. But......they sure are gorgeous the way they left the factory....my little devil on the shoulder is whispering, "hope its mismatched" haaaa

StarOfTheWest · 01-24-2011, 03:03 PM

One of the most beautiful of the Luger variations, and I congratulate you on your great find and good buy.

One of my 1900s is in MUCH worse shape... pitted, no remaining finish at all, but unmuddled, still functional, and fully matched.
I nicknamed it the Junkyard Dog, but have never considered restoration.
It has its own story to tell, and wears its scars proudly.
I just keep a light coat of oil over the bare metal, so it doesn't rust.

01-24-2011, 12:54 PM	#1
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,608 Times in 2,123 Posts	Yes, I would not restore it, too many folks want pretty restored guns and thats fine, but once reblued / restored, then it is no longer original. I like its early number too. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

01-24-2011, 03:03 PM	#3
StarOfTheWest User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Texas, CSA Posts: 208 Thanks: 81 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	One of the most beautiful of the Luger variations, and I congratulate you on your great find and good buy. One of my 1900s is in MUCH worse shape... pitted, no remaining finish at all, but unmuddled, still functional, and fully matched. I nicknamed it the Junkyard Dog, but have never considered restoration. It has its own story to tell, and wears its scars proudly. I just keep a light coat of oil over the bare metal, so it doesn't rust. __________________ Sorry, I take that back. I have no problem with the horse you rode in on.

01-24-2011, 01:16 PM	#2
nukem556 User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 625 Thanks: 35 Thanked 168 Times in 107 Posts	Thanks for the nice comments guys, but go light on the guilt trip! seriously, I guess it is a dilemma...if it's totally original and matching, I guess best left alone....true, it does kinda have the same patina look as say, a turn of the century Colt SAA. But......they sure are gorgeous the way they left the factory....my little devil on the shoulder is whispering, "hope its mismatched" haaaa