G Luger re-straw ?

DavidJayUden · 01-12-2015, 04:59 PM

Boy that is kind'a tough. Normally the response would be an emphatic NO, but since it has been re-finished already it is a bit less clear.
I'm leaning toward suggesting that you leave it alone for now.
Re-straw coloring is a relatively easy process that can always be done later.
Can you send some good photos of the pieces, and areas that make you believe that it has been refinished?
Given the rarity of the G date, it could be that it is a candidate for professional restoration, but then that all depends on the current finish and the amount of prep. damage that has already been done.
Welcome aboard, and I look forward to seeing photos.
dju

01-12-2015, 04:59 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Boy that is kind'a tough. Normally the response would be an emphatic NO, but since it has been re-finished already it is a bit less clear. I'm leaning toward suggesting that you leave it alone for now. Re-straw coloring is a relatively easy process that can always be done later. Can you send some good photos of the pieces, and areas that make you believe that it has been refinished? Given the rarity of the G date, it could be that it is a candidate for professional restoration, but then that all depends on the current finish and the amount of prep. damage that has already been done. Welcome aboard, and I look forward to seeing photos. dju