1914 Erfurt Resurrection

Thor · 04-12-2012, 01:04 PM

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.

padredan · 04-12-2012, 01:40 PM

outstanding

Thor · 04-12-2012, 01:50 PM

Vielen Dank mein Kamerad.

GySgt1811 · 04-12-2012, 02:17 PM

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

Ice · 04-12-2012, 07:22 PM

Beautifully executed work is always a treat. Ted, your Lugers are a true delight.

Charlie

Thor · 04-12-2012, 07:32 PM

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.

LugerVern · 04-13-2012, 12:23 AM

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

Doubs · 07-16-2019, 03:41 PM

Absolutely brilliant.

hughscpa · 07-17-2019, 11:05 AM

Wow. Looks Great. Did the naval jelly cause the rough looking finish or was it just from sitting?

cirelaw · 07-17-2019, 12:23 PM

AS Always~

Edward Tinker · 07-17-2019, 02:11 PM

The original posting was from 7 1/2 yrs ago

DonVoigt · 07-17-2019, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hughscpa

Wow. Looks Great. Did the naval jelly cause the rough looking finish or was it just from sitting?

Another "zombie thread" come back to life!

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.

Thor · 07-18-2019, 06:36 PM

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.

04-12-2012, 01:04 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	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. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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padredan User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: louisiana Now, but from the Rebublic of Texas Posts: 937 Thanks: 429 Thanked 316 Times in 182 Posts	outstanding __________________ In this world nothing is free, except the grace of God

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Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Vielen Dank mein Kamerad. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

04-12-2012, 07:32 PM	#6
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	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. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Perfect~ AS Always~

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GySgt1811 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 237 Thanks: 1,238 Thanked 126 Times in 84 Posts	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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Ice User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 552 Thanks: 13 Thanked 69 Times in 57 Posts	Beautifully executed work is always a treat. Ted, your Lugers are a true delight. Charlie

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LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	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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Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,696 Thanks: 792 Thanked 1,679 Times in 552 Posts	Absolutely brilliant.

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hughscpa User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Coffeen, IL Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts	Wow. Looks Great. Did the naval jelly cause the rough looking finish or was it just from sitting?

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,929 Thanks: 2,028 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	The original posting was from 7 1/2 yrs ago

07-18-2019, 06:36 PM	#13
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	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. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."