New luger

grandadphil · 05-30-2014, 04:14 PM

Hello, I am a new owner of a Luger P-08 and would like to know if you could help me with any information on what I feel is a really clean handgun.
Thank you.

DavidJayUden · 05-30-2014, 06:20 PM

Looks like a nice, unmolested 1942 German military Mauser (BYF) Luger, one of the latter ones made prior to the switch to the P-38. (Others can tell you better just how close to the end it is.) From what I can see it is all matching except the magazine, which is very common. A very nice gun and certainly a "keeper".
I'm giving you the general stuff. Anything specific you want to know?
Also, a light lube will help on the freckling.
dju

grandadphil · 05-30-2014, 07:41 PM

Thanks, just picked up today and took pictures before I disassembled and cleaned.

Edward Tinker · 05-30-2014, 09:46 PM

Moved this to its own thread

rhuff · 05-31-2014, 03:44 PM

It appears to be in very nice condition. When you break it down for cleaning and lube, you will be able to check all of the numbers "inside". Be VERY careful with removing the LEFT grip.....refer to the sticky. Enjoy!!

grandadphil · 05-31-2014, 05:03 PM

Thanks, had a chance to do a good clean job and found all numbers matching, grips seem dry, gun was in a storage locker for more than 30 years before I bought it. Any suggestions on wood grips? Leave as is or is there something I can use to rehydrate without changing value?

DavidJayUden · 05-31-2014, 05:19 PM

I sometimes use a very diluted mixture of boiled lindseed oil and paint thinner to freshen up grips and re-hydrate wood. A drop of Japan Dryer can't hurt. But again, a lot of thinner to a little oil. Use a toothbrush over the checkering.
dju

mrerick · 05-31-2014, 07:53 PM

Hi Phil, and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your Luger. It's a nice example of one of the last ones made at Mauser during the war.

Dilute BLO is the way to go to freshen grips. Be prepared to slowly rub it in using something soft like a cotton T-Shirt. BLO will seal the wood, but it has to enter the pores. I typically use 50% Boiled Linseed Oil to 50% paint thinner, but you may want to dilute it more and apply it in several thin coats, rubbing it in each time prior to drying. BLO needs to be pressed into the pores of wood, and when it's dilute with a carrier that evaporates it can go easier. Just need more coats.

These should not end up shiny. The finish should be a bright deep matte finish.

It can help if the BLO mixture is a little warm, but no open flames. Perhaps some time in the sun prior to application.

Be careful to completely wash a used toothbrush prior to application. Toothpaste is a grit abrasive, even though it is a fine one.

CAP Black · 05-31-2014, 09:38 PM

Many thanks for those tips on re-hydration. I will refer to them from time to time.
Thanks
Jack

grandadphil · 05-31-2014, 09:43 PM

Thanks David and Mrerick, you both have given me an excellent way to rejuvenate my grips.
Phil

GySgt1811 · 06-01-2014, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrerick

Be careful to completely wash a used toothbrush prior to application. Toothpaste is a grit abrasive, even though it is a fine one.

And wash it again when you're finished. BLO tastes terrible.

Welcome aboard, Gramps!

Gunny John

grandadphil · 06-01-2014, 12:12 PM

Thanks plan on using a new brush just for this project!

05-30-2014, 04:14 PM	#1
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05-31-2014, 07:53 PM	#8
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hi Phil, and welcome to the forum. Congratulations on your Luger. It's a nice example of one of the last ones made at Mauser during the war. Dilute BLO is the way to go to freshen grips. Be prepared to slowly rub it in using something soft like a cotton T-Shirt. BLO will seal the wood, but it has to enter the pores. I typically use 50% Boiled Linseed Oil to 50% paint thinner, but you may want to dilute it more and apply it in several thin coats, rubbing it in each time prior to drying. BLO needs to be pressed into the pores of wood, and when it's dilute with a carrier that evaporates it can go easier. Just need more coats. These should not end up shiny. The finish should be a bright deep matte finish. It can help if the BLO mixture is a little warm, but no open flames. Perhaps some time in the sun prior to application. Be careful to completely wash a used toothbrush prior to application. Toothpaste is a grit abrasive, even though it is a fine one. __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

05-30-2014, 06:20 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Looks like a nice, unmolested 1942 German military Mauser (BYF) Luger, one of the latter ones made prior to the switch to the P-38. (Others can tell you better just how close to the end it is.) From what I can see it is all matching except the magazine, which is very common. A very nice gun and certainly a "keeper". I'm giving you the general stuff. Anything specific you want to know? Also, a light lube will help on the freckling. dju

05-30-2014, 07:41 PM	#3
grandadphil User Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, just picked up today and took pictures before I disassembled and cleaned.

05-30-2014, 09:46 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Moved this to its own thread

05-31-2014, 03:44 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	It appears to be in very nice condition. When you break it down for cleaning and lube, you will be able to check all of the numbers "inside". Be VERY careful with removing the LEFT grip.....refer to the sticky. Enjoy!!

05-31-2014, 05:03 PM	#6
grandadphil User Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, had a chance to do a good clean job and found all numbers matching, grips seem dry, gun was in a storage locker for more than 30 years before I bought it. Any suggestions on wood grips? Leave as is or is there something I can use to rehydrate without changing value?

05-31-2014, 05:19 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I sometimes use a very diluted mixture of boiled lindseed oil and paint thinner to freshen up grips and re-hydrate wood. A drop of Japan Dryer can't hurt. But again, a lot of thinner to a little oil. Use a toothbrush over the checkering. dju

05-31-2014, 09:38 PM	#9
CAP Black User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fairmont, WV Right here in Mountaineer country and God's country Posts: 767 Thanks: 100 Thanked 174 Times in 96 Posts	Many thanks for those tips on re-hydration. I will refer to them from time to time. Thanks Jack

05-31-2014, 09:43 PM	#10
grandadphil User Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks David and Mrerick, you both have given me an excellent way to rejuvenate my grips. Phil

06-01-2014, 12:12 PM	#12
grandadphil User Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks plan on using a new brush just for this project!