Need Help (Identity & Value) WWII Luger - with Pictures (Thanks)

fyvealyve · 02-05-2012, 03:15 PM

Thanks again to all for their help. I would like to have the gun cleaned. I have enough knowledge to disassemble/reassemble the gun. I would appreciate any info from the experts here as to the best method of cleaning and preserving this gun to protect it from rust, etc. without the potential for "detracting" from its value as a collectible gun (i.e. not removing the blue finish). Also, I'd like to clean the magazine, but won't attempt any type of disassembly of either magazine for fear of damaging it. Should I send the magazines to someone more capable for cleaning purposes? If so, any recommendations? Lastly, the holster - what is the best way to "preserve" its leather for storage etc.? Are their people that can professionally clean (i.e. but not restore) the holster? Thanks again guys, you've been great helping this novice out.

02-05-2012, 03:15 PM	#10
fyvealyve User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 6 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks again to all for their help. I would like to have the gun cleaned. I have enough knowledge to disassemble/reassemble the gun. I would appreciate any info from the experts here as to the best method of cleaning and preserving this gun to protect it from rust, etc. without the potential for "detracting" from its value as a collectible gun (i.e. not removing the blue finish). Also, I'd like to clean the magazine, but won't attempt any type of disassembly of either magazine for fear of damaging it. Should I send the magazines to someone more capable for cleaning purposes? If so, any recommendations? Lastly, the holster - what is the best way to "preserve" its leather for storage etc.? Are their people that can professionally clean (i.e. but not restore) the holster? Thanks again guys, you've been great helping this novice out.