byf 41 Luger (new to me)

[Batty67]

Originally Posted by G.T.

Hi Batty67, I can replace your aluminum mag bottom with a new Bakelite bottom and replace and reset the rivet? I can also install a new rivet in the alum base and set it as well. The fee for that type of revision is $45.00 which includes return postage. You have a very nice byf, it aqppears to be near mint, and looks to be un-messed with. I'm jealous! Best, til....lat'r.....GT...

gctomeks@msn.com

Thanks G.T. You reputation precedes you on these boards. As for near mint, I'd say my pictures are particularly good (for a change) as I was doing my best on the iphone! It definitely has plenty of honest wear.

Might take you up on your kind offer and skillset. But wouldn't that fundamentally change the "history" of the magazine since it is original and supposed to have an aluminum magazine bottom? At this point, I'd be interested in acquiring an FXO mag or possibly even trading this mag for that one, unless this is much more rare/expensive magazine (but which I tend to doubt).

One important question, though this is all matching, holy smokes Batman, the takedown lever is HARD to engage/disengage (and that is with ample lubrication). It is painful to remove using no tools. For this reason, there is a LOT of wear under/near it. Any suggestions on how to fix this without screwing up the value/finish? Or at least minimally?