Northwest US luger experts wanted

Ron Smith · 12-16-2004, 08:45 AM

Hi Tracy,

This my opinion after looking at the photos on your original post.

The holster and stock are high quality repros.

The pistol appears to be a very good restoration. Possibly done by Ted Green,or someone with similar ability. Look for three small red dots or punch marks in a triangle configuration on the bottom of the stock lug or in the mag well. Ted's restoration signature.

What is the bore like? Very few artilleries have a mint or perfect bore. If the bore is frosty, rough,or dark. That says that the pistol saw some use. If so, then it's very unlikely that the finish and grips would be that pristine, after
nearly 90 years.

On the other hand if the bore is mint. Then it is possible that this pistol was captured in as new condition. And was well taken care of in someones collection. Or was perfectly stored someplace.

My bet is that it's been restored.

Ron

12-16-2004, 08:45 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Hi Tracy, This my opinion after looking at the photos on your original post. The holster and stock are high quality repros. The pistol appears to be a very good restoration. Possibly done by Ted Green,or someone with similar ability. Look for three small red dots or punch marks in a triangle configuration on the bottom of the stock lug or in the mag well. Ted's restoration signature. What is the bore like? Very few artilleries have a mint or perfect bore. If the bore is frosty, rough,or dark. That says that the pistol saw some use. If so, then it's very unlikely that the finish and grips would be that pristine, after nearly 90 years. On the other hand if the bore is mint. Then it is possible that this pistol was captured in as new condition. And was well taken care of in someones collection. Or was perfectly stored someplace. My bet is that it's been restored. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...