Luger pics

Ohio Arty · 02-17-2004, 08:58 PM

Pete, the rear sight is adjustible. I definately plan on keeping the piece; being an engineer, I'm facinated by the mechanics and esthetics in addition to the personal connection.
You mentioned that there are some active rust areas-(I noticed that the picture really makes them stand out- they aren't really that noticeable)- what can I do about that? Obviously, I want to contain the damage that's there and prevent any more from occuring. Any suggestions? I normally put a light oil on about every month or so, is there anything else I should do?
One last thing. Since I intend to keep the Arty in the family, what would a restoration do to the value of the piece? I've heard some people say that it will make it worthless as a collector's piece, and others say it won't hurt. I don't want to ruin the piece, so any advise would be much appreciated.
Thanks,

-Aaron

02-17-2004, 08:58 PM	#5
Ohio Arty New User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pete, the rear sight is adjustible. I definately plan on keeping the piece; being an engineer, I'm facinated by the mechanics and esthetics in addition to the personal connection. You mentioned that there are some active rust areas-(I noticed that the picture really makes them stand out- they aren't really that noticeable)- what can I do about that? Obviously, I want to contain the damage that's there and prevent any more from occuring. Any suggestions? I normally put a light oil on about every month or so, is there anything else I should do? One last thing. Since I intend to keep the Arty in the family, what would a restoration do to the value of the piece? I've heard some people say that it will make it worthless as a collector's piece, and others say it won't hurt. I don't want to ruin the piece, so any advise would be much appreciated. Thanks, -Aaron __________________ "When in doubt, defer to the man with the automatic rifle."