Riddle me this batman...

Edward Tinker · 10-14-2013, 04:50 PM

More examples - Depends on what you collect too; a luger has serial numbers on all small parts
while a garand, M1 Carbine, etc have much more options, if mismatched by manufacturer parts, you can find the correct manufacturer and make it 'right' - to reparkerize is okay to many people, to them restoring a piece. But if you restore most revolvers and pistols, its a not good thing.

Take a 1911 Colt, original condition, price is pretty darn high, value goes up for a restored version, but nothing like an original condition 1911.

10-14-2013, 04:50 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	More examples - Depends on what you collect too; a luger has serial numbers on all small parts while a garand, M1 Carbine, etc have much more options, if mismatched by manufacturer parts, you can find the correct manufacturer and make it 'right' - to reparkerize is okay to many people, to them restoring a piece. But if you restore most revolvers and pistols, its a not good thing. Take a 1911 Colt, original condition, price is pretty darn high, value goes up for a restored version, but nothing like an original condition 1911.