Finally: A Good Sideplate

saxman · 02-07-2003, 09:45 AM

I finally found a decent sideplate for my DWM, even though it's an Erfurt. The finish and wear match the pistol pretty well and it snapped in like it had been fitted. I'll see if I can put a pic up later.

saxman · 02-07-2003, 01:27 PM

Okay, here goes:

http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM2-6-03.jpg

saxman · 02-07-2003, 01:30 PM

You can see that someone in the past scratched some numbers into the side of the frame, but I'm not planning on messing with the pistol at this time.

Ron Wood · 02-07-2003, 01:40 PM

I'm glad you found a decent sideplate because that is a decent looking Luger. If it shoots as good as it looks, you have a winner.

Edward Tinker · 02-07-2003, 02:37 PM

Looks nice, just like it belongs!

Ed

saxman · 02-08-2003, 04:26 AM

Thanks. Bore is peppered with pitting and the edges of the lands are 'soft', but it'll shoot fine. I have the original sideplate, but someone must have put it in a mill or drill press of some kind to remove pitting, because it is really disfigured. The new sideplate is notched at the top for a sear safety, but it's not noticeable unless you know to look for it. It's an honest Luger, and I've learned everything I know about them right here on this great Forum.

02-07-2003, 09:45 AM	#1
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Finally: A Good Sideplate I finally found a decent sideplate for my DWM, even though it's an Erfurt. The finish and wear match the pistol pretty well and it snapped in like it had been fitted. I'll see if I can put a pic up later. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

02-07-2003, 01:27 PM	#2
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Okay, here goes: http://boards.rennlist.com/lfupload/DWM2-6-03.jpg __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

02-07-2003, 01:30 PM	#3
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You can see that someone in the past scratched some numbers into the side of the frame, but I'm not planning on messing with the pistol at this time. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.

02-07-2003, 01:40 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	I'm glad you found a decent sideplate because that is a decent looking Luger. If it shoots as good as it looks, you have a winner. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

02-07-2003, 02:37 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Looks nice, just like it belongs! Ed __________________ 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

02-08-2003, 04:26 AM	#6
saxman User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 301 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks. Bore is peppered with pitting and the edges of the lands are 'soft', but it'll shoot fine. I have the original sideplate, but someone must have put it in a mill or drill press of some kind to remove pitting, because it is really disfigured. The new sideplate is notched at the top for a sear safety, but it's not noticeable unless you know to look for it. It's an honest Luger, and I've learned everything I know about them right here on this great Forum. __________________ You can lead 'em to the water, but you can't make 'em drink.