Wood Base Mag Repair (G.T.)

Jack Lawman · 11-29-2012, 08:46 PM

Thank you G.T. for repairing this Navy mag. I wanted to show off your work and let people know that there is internal reinforcement in the mag base and I expect it to hold forever.

Merry Christmas,
Jack

G.T. · 12-01-2012, 08:44 PM

Hi Jack, Thanks for the kind words! Your Navy bottom was difficult in that the break was right thru a number,, this makes it extremely hard to repair as it doesn't allow for any sanding, or even burnishing the break edges, as every thing you try, affects the final result... Some just line right back up..while with others, It is like trying to glue two ice cubes together...

... But, once back in shape, I embed two steel pins to bridge the break and make it stronger than original, at least, I've not had one fail yet.. This type of repair is not for the faint of heart, and if anyone wants to attempt it, I suggest you soak yourself in beer first... Doesn't help in the attempt, but you don't feel quite as bad when you screw up!....

...Best to all, til...lat'r...GT.....

mcg · 12-02-2012, 10:29 AM

Thanks Jack,for bringing G.T.'s unique skill into the light for the rest of us. The work is sure to be much valued by those of us who come across a similar situation.
Great work G.T.
Thanks,
Mark

Norme · 12-02-2012, 11:29 AM

What Jack fails to mention is that saving this rare Navy mag was doubly important, it's original to his 1908 Navy. Bravo, G.T., an amazing job!
Regards, Norm

padredan · 12-02-2012, 12:18 PM

outstanding

rhuff · 12-02-2012, 03:51 PM

Very nice indeed.....glad to see an original Navy mag rescued to live another day!!

cirelaw · 12-02-2012, 04:00 PM

G. T. for mags. Ted for re-blueing. And Jerry Burney for all things leather! A Full Service Luger Site!! I'm proud to know them! Eric

wlyon · 12-02-2012, 07:57 PM

Nice work GT. But then we expect it from you . Bill

11-29-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
Jack Lawman User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Near NYC Posts: 428 Thanks: 30 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts	Wood Base Mag Repair (G.T.) Thank you G.T. for repairing this Navy mag. I wanted to show off your work and let people know that there is internal reinforcement in the mag base and I expect it to hold forever. Merry Christmas, Jack Attached Images __________________ Why do you guys hate black circles so much?

12-01-2012, 08:44 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,528 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 3,711 Times in 1,014 Posts	last for a'while anyway! Hi Jack, Thanks for the kind words! Your Navy bottom was difficult in that the break was right thru a number,, this makes it extremely hard to repair as it doesn't allow for any sanding, or even burnishing the break edges, as every thing you try, affects the final result... Some just line right back up..while with others, It is like trying to glue two ice cubes together... ... But, once back in shape, I embed two steel pins to bridge the break and make it stronger than original, at least, I've not had one fail yet.. This type of repair is not for the faint of heart, and if anyone wants to attempt it, I suggest you soak yourself in beer first... Doesn't help in the attempt, but you don't feel quite as bad when you screw up!.......Best to all, til...lat'r...GT.....

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padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	outstanding __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	Nice work GT. But then we expect it from you . Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

12-02-2012, 10:29 AM	#3
mcg Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 92 Thanks: 267 Thanked 29 Times in 21 Posts	Thanks Jack,for bringing G.T.'s unique skill into the light for the rest of us. The work is sure to be much valued by those of us who come across a similar situation. Great work G.T. Thanks, Mark

12-02-2012, 11:29 AM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	What Jack fails to mention is that saving this rare Navy mag was doubly important, it's original to his 1908 Navy. Bravo, G.T., an amazing job! Regards, Norm

12-02-2012, 03:51 PM	#6
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	Very nice indeed.....glad to see an original Navy mag rescued to live another day!!

12-02-2012, 04:00 PM	#7
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	G. T. for mags. Ted for re-blueing. And Jerry Burney for all things leather! A Full Service Luger Site!! I'm proud to know them! Eric