I might be able to undo this if I overpaid, if I act soon

jarcher · 05-01-2004, 11:23 PM

Hi Frank, that's a huge help, thanks! I'm not worried about paying $50 or so too much. I was worried I paid $300 to $600 or more too much!

Before I took the pistol, the seller and I field stripped it and examined all the parts carefully. I did check the chamber and barrel and they look great. I also checked all numbers I could find and they appeared to match.

We did not remove the grips. I'm kind of nervous about doing that. It seems every time I try to remove a tight screw I do damage to it. I can see though that this is an important thing to check.

I photographed and posted the pics of every spot on the pistol that appeared to have any wear. Is there a way to measure the percentage that is worn?

I also read in another thread that lugars that were dip blued should have distinct lines somewhere, but I can't find them. If I understood correctly, lugars without strawing were dip blued, so should my pistol have these lines? If so, where?

Bob and David, can you please tell me what to look for regarding that potential retouch mark? I'll clean that area and post some more pictures of just that.

What does everyone think of the grips? Are those dark areas just dirt that can be cleaned off, or is there a problem there?

Regarding the holster, if I do have it repaired, does that diminish its value as a collectable? Does it enhance it?

I'm sorry for all these newbe questions, but I sure do appreciate the help! Every time I make a big purchase I panic over it, and you guys are really helping to alleviate my panic now, thanks!

Jim

05-01-2004, 11:23 PM	#12
jarcher User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Greenville, RI Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Frank, that's a huge help, thanks! I'm not worried about paying $50 or so too much. I was worried I paid $300 to $600 or more too much! Before I took the pistol, the seller and I field stripped it and examined all the parts carefully. I did check the chamber and barrel and they look great. I also checked all numbers I could find and they appeared to match. We did not remove the grips. I'm kind of nervous about doing that. It seems every time I try to remove a tight screw I do damage to it. I can see though that this is an important thing to check. I photographed and posted the pics of every spot on the pistol that appeared to have any wear. Is there a way to measure the percentage that is worn? I also read in another thread that lugars that were dip blued should have distinct lines somewhere, but I can't find them. If I understood correctly, lugars without strawing were dip blued, so should my pistol have these lines? If so, where? Bob and David, can you please tell me what to look for regarding that potential retouch mark? I'll clean that area and post some more pictures of just that. What does everyone think of the grips? Are those dark areas just dirt that can be cleaned off, or is there a problem there? Regarding the holster, if I do have it repaired, does that diminish its value as a collectable? Does it enhance it? I'm sorry for all these newbe questions, but I sure do appreciate the help! Every time I make a big purchase I panic over it, and you guys are really helping to alleviate my panic now, thanks! Jim