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04-12-2012, 01:04 PM | #1 |
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1914 Erfurt Resurrection
For those that didnt see this beauty on Jan Still's forum. Someone removed the finish with Naval Jelly then pawned it. My client picked it up and I restored it. The oblique picture really emphasizes the long barrel.
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04-12-2012, 01:50 PM | #3 |
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Vielen Dank mein Kamerad.
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My Dear Thor,
You are an artiste! I think when I get the funds, you and I are going to discuss a certain 1916 DWM that cries to have new life infused into it by your magical touch. Best regards, John Cornwell |
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04-12-2012, 07:32 PM | #6 |
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Thanks so much for the kind words. Got a email back from a client today, said it looked like it came from the factory! That is such a thrill to hear.
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I am so glad to see a 1914 Erfurt restored! I have seen several poorly stored ones over the last few years that needed some tender care.
You really do good work! Who wouldn't be proud to own such a gun?!! Vern |
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Absolutely brilliant.
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Wow. Looks Great. Did the naval jelly cause the rough looking finish or was it just from sitting?
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Naval Jelly is basically phosphoric acid, it "etches" the surface in addition to dissolving any rust. Of course where the rust was, leaves a depression or pit. So yes, the naval jelly caused the rough surface. If you leave NJ on steel/iron long enough it will pit it even more, and it always leaves some degree of iron phosphate coating on the surface. Most folks recommend Naval Jelly for yard tools, and to keep it far away from a firearm- especially a luger. JMHO.
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I am sure Don is correct. My client found the Luger in this state, BEFORE pictures were taken from the display case it was sold out of I think.
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