First Luger Buy "almost" completed - but concerns

Jon N · 03-25-2016, 10:39 AM

Okay, that one worked and I can see the screen today so here goes...
I just bought the Luger last evening. I left out some of the details of the circumstances initially to keep the post from being too long. The seller is not just a neighbor, he is a friend and have known him for over 35 years. He had it for 30 years since his father in law passed away and he acquired it in the late 50's/early 60's.
Got it for $550 cash, he wanted to swap me even up for an AR but I decided to keep it. AR's were impossible to get a year ago and he doesn't want to wait for the next panic shortage.
I know I am assuming some risk but it will likely never leave my gun safe. Will leave notes for my wife on it so she can decide what to do with it when I check out. I think the risk factor is low.
Will post some pics when I can get my wife to show me how to do it. Got spare non-numbers mag, takedown tool, decent 1939 holster and an odd looking chamber brush type tool that folds up. Is this a Luger accessory? It is better than I first thought after I wiped it down, maybe 70%, but will appreciate an expert opinion when I post pics.
As I said previously I am having considerable difficulty seeing up close so it may be a few weeks until I can get some pics up. I sincerely appreciate all the feedback and suggestions. Never expected that being new to the Forum.

03-25-2016, 10:39 AM	#19
Jon N User Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay, that one worked and I can see the screen today so here goes... I just bought the Luger last evening. I left out some of the details of the circumstances initially to keep the post from being too long. The seller is not just a neighbor, he is a friend and have known him for over 35 years. He had it for 30 years since his father in law passed away and he acquired it in the late 50's/early 60's. Got it for $550 cash, he wanted to swap me even up for an AR but I decided to keep it. AR's were impossible to get a year ago and he doesn't want to wait for the next panic shortage. I know I am assuming some risk but it will likely never leave my gun safe. Will leave notes for my wife on it so she can decide what to do with it when I check out. I think the risk factor is low. Will post some pics when I can get my wife to show me how to do it. Got spare non-numbers mag, takedown tool, decent 1939 holster and an odd looking chamber brush type tool that folds up. Is this a Luger accessory? It is better than I first thought after I wiped it down, maybe 70%, but will appreciate an expert opinion when I post pics. As I said previously I am having considerable difficulty seeing up close so it may be a few weeks until I can get some pics up. I sincerely appreciate all the feedback and suggestions. Never expected that being new to the Forum.