Sources for matching parts?

Edward Tinker · 08-25-2004, 07:22 AM

I agree with true matching guns, BUT, in the luger field the exact orginal parts is a big deal, in other pistol collecting field it is not as frowned upon. I am not saying it is not frowned upon, but in Colt collecting, SSA, 1911, in old Winchesters, etc., if a part gets replaced it is simply replaced. I think, mainly because it is hard to prove, luger parts are numbered.

And there must be a lot of "collectors" who want to replace their parts, cuz e-bay sure is a hot-spot for unnumbered parts, and also numbered parts...

08-25-2004, 07:22 AM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	I agree with true matching guns, BUT, in the luger field the exact orginal parts is a big deal, in other pistol collecting field it is not as frowned upon. I am not saying it is not frowned upon, but in Colt collecting, SSA, 1911, in old Winchesters, etc., if a part gets replaced it is simply replaced. I think, mainly because it is hard to prove, luger parts are numbered. And there must be a lot of "collectors" who want to replace their parts, cuz e-bay sure is a hot-spot for unnumbered parts, and also numbered parts... __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV