Custom G date Carbine - Page 2

LugerMan.com · 01-04-2016, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by stressed

Very nice. I'd consider getting one if turnaround was a month.

Hi,

just an FYI even if i was doing this full time and had nothing else in line, getting this done in ONE month is next to impossible.

Ed's carbine has about 120 hours of labor in it and about another 60-80 hours of laps time , in waiting for wood to cure and rust blue to take.

To sum it up about 200 laps hours total.

Ending in 5 weeks of effort at a full time 40h a week rate.

Thanks for all the good comments.

LugerMan.com · 01-04-2016, 11:49 AM

Some pictures taken at the day of the delivery before Ed arrived:

I hope Ed does not mind.

sheepherder · 01-04-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by LugerMan.com

Some pictures taken at the day of the delivery before Ed arrived:

I like the light/natural color better than the stain job.

In fact...It looks pretty good 'smooth' too...

(Pic from other thread)

Edward Tinker · 01-04-2016, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

I like the light/natural color better than the stain job.

In fact...It looks pretty good 'smooth' too...

(Pic from other thread)

Eugene and I discussed stains and what I'd like - I wanted a lighter color that showed the grain. I also liked it without the checkering, but it would not have looked finished I believe

I am okay with the result

LugerMan.com · 01-04-2016, 12:54 PM

There really is no stain per say on the end product.

Just several layers of true oil.

It does make the wood appear a bit wet / darker.
But it is a natural color without any additions / alterations.

Curly1 · 01-04-2016, 01:13 PM

Congrats, nice looking piece!

cirelaw · 01-04-2016, 01:52 PM

I wondered, how is a serial number assigned? Are there regs that control? Eric

Edward Tinker · 01-04-2016, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cirelaw

I wondered, how is a serial number assigned? Are there regs that control? Eric

he used the serial number that was on it, then when restored the banged up pieces, put that last two on the parts.

Same serial number as when he got it

cirelaw · 01-04-2016, 02:45 PM

Perfect!!

TheRomanhistorian · 01-10-2016, 02:27 AM

Eugene: Some gorgeous work there and my hat is off to you.

Ed: In a word: 'wow'. Thank you for sharing photos of this beautiful firearm with us.

sheepherder · 01-10-2016, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressed

Very nice. I'd consider getting one if turnaround was a month.

Keep checking GunAuction.com. Eugene sold a couple Luger carbines on GA last year. Last one went for $3,509 IIRC.

Auction: 13429794 Auction Ended: June 21, 2015 22:36:57 PT
HIGH BID: $3,509.99 Shipping Fee: $50.00

Dick Herman · 01-10-2016, 10:53 PM

Ed enjoy your G date carbine. It is a fantastic addition to your personal collection. Many of us would really like something of this quality and beauty in our collections.

lugerholsterrepair · 01-10-2016, 10:58 PM

The burning question...will it shoot?

In fact...It looks pretty good 'smooth' too...There is something about checkering that screams finished quality. Smooth to me looks like firewood. Just a log.

Edward Tinker · 01-10-2016, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lugerholsterrepair

The burning question...will it shoot?

In fact...It looks pretty good 'smooth' too...There is something about checkering that screams finished quality. Smooth to me looks like firewood. Just a log.

funny stuff, It was Eugene that talked me into checkering it, I wanted it smooth

I was waiting for a time when Jeremy and I could go out shooting, then I got a bad cold (AGAIN) middle of last week and just now getting well and this weekend was rainy - so, this week - I want to go when I can have someone take pictures / me take pictures

lugerholsterrepair · 01-10-2016, 11:46 PM

Yes..always trust the professional opinion. Besides, carbines are checkered! That's the way they were made..OH! By the way they had fire blued screws in the brass escutcheon on the fore end too..but then you know that already. It just looks unfinished with brass screws and I will NEVER stop mentioning it until you change them...Which you will do because you know..in your heart..it just ain't right!

Edward Tinker · 01-10-2016, 11:47 PM

Not the G date screws, they were brass

hey, send me some fireblued and I'll swap them out

lugerholsterrepair · 01-10-2016, 11:55 PM

Not the G date screws, they were brass Brass my hat! I need to know the size...If you will get me that I will do my duty to add the finishing touch to your fine piece of art. You may have to gently remove one..I need the length and the diameter of the head and the shaft, in THOUSANDS please. DO NOT give me any measurements in that foreign metric stuff.. Might be helpful to have a closeup pic.
Most modern screws today are made of a cosmic mix of junk high in zink. We need REAL STEEL old timey screws that can be fire blued. I might have them..but if not I know where to get them.

mrerick · 01-11-2016, 07:09 PM

Ed, congratulations!

I'm very impressed on many levels. The workmanship and craft that went into the work, certainly - but also Ed your patience which has been rewarded.

Marc

Edward Tinker · 01-11-2016, 07:14 PM

Thank you Marc - the forum helped me tremendously - several friends pushed and prodded me and I bugged Eugene. In the big picture, it was me being lazy and not driving down and bugging Eugene in person - should have done that a year ago

Will go shooting some time this week

ithacaartist · 01-11-2016, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Will go shooting some time this week

How's that gonna work with the big mittens on?

01-04-2016, 12:54 PM	#25
LugerMan.com User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 377 Thanks: 91 Thanked 364 Times in 116 Posts	Wood color There really is no stain per say on the end product. Just several layers of true oil. It does make the wood appear a bit wet / darker. But it is a natural color without any additions / alterations. __________________ Eugene@LugerMan.com

01-04-2016, 01:13 PM	#26
Curly1 User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 1,255 Thanks: 126 Thanked 717 Times in 374 Posts	Congrats, nice looking piece! __________________ Laugh hard and often. Gary

01-10-2016, 02:27 AM	#30
TheRomanhistorian User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 301 Thanks: 170 Thanked 88 Times in 64 Posts	Eugene: Some gorgeous work there and my hat is off to you. Ed: In a word: 'wow'. Thank you for sharing photos of this beautiful firearm with us. __________________ Michael Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.') 'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers

01-10-2016, 10:58 PM	#33
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,134 Times in 1,439 Posts	The burning question...will it shoot? In fact...It looks pretty good 'smooth' too...There is something about checkering that screams finished quality. Smooth to me looks like firewood. Just a log. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-10-2016, 11:46 PM	#35
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,134 Times in 1,439 Posts	Yes..always trust the professional opinion. Besides, carbines are checkered! That's the way they were made..OH! By the way they had fire blued screws in the brass escutcheon on the fore end too..but then you know that already. It just looks unfinished with brass screws and I will NEVER stop mentioning it until you change them...Which you will do because you know..in your heart..it just ain't right! __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-04-2016, 01:52 PM	#27
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	I wondered, how is a serial number assigned? Are there regs that control? Eric

01-04-2016, 02:45 PM	#29
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	Perfect!!

01-10-2016, 10:53 PM	#32
Dick Herman User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 302 Thanks: 496 Thanked 356 Times in 138 Posts	Ed enjoy your G date carbine. It is a fantastic addition to your personal collection. Many of us would really like something of this quality and beauty in our collections.

01-10-2016, 11:47 PM	#36
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	Not the G date screws, they were brass hey, send me some fireblued and I'll swap them out

01-10-2016, 11:55 PM	#37
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,775 Thanks: 4,995 Thanked 3,134 Times in 1,439 Posts	Not the G date screws, they were brass Brass my hat! I need to know the size...If you will get me that I will do my duty to add the finishing touch to your fine piece of art. You may have to gently remove one..I need the length and the diameter of the head and the shaft, in THOUSANDS please. DO NOT give me any measurements in that foreign metric stuff.. Might be helpful to have a closeup pic. Most modern screws today are made of a cosmic mix of junk high in zink. We need REAL STEEL old timey screws that can be fire blued. I might have them..but if not I know where to get them. __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

01-11-2016, 07:09 PM	#38
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Ed, congratulations! I'm very impressed on many levels. The workmanship and craft that went into the work, certainly - but also Ed your patience which has been rewarded. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

01-11-2016, 07:14 PM	#39
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	Thank you Marc - the forum helped me tremendously - several friends pushed and prodded me and I bugged Eugene. In the big picture, it was me being lazy and not driving down and bugging Eugene in person - should have done that a year ago Will go shooting some time this week __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV