Trying to decide: restoration or leave it be.

Ron Wood · 12-20-2003, 08:16 PM

It is always hard to tell from photos whether a finish is original or not. My first impression is that it is original. It should be examined by somebody like Tom A. to verify it. Given that it is original, restoration isn't an option. I can't think of a quicker way to turn a $4-5000 gun into $1200 shooter. On top of that, it is a beautiful piece the way it is. Why in the world would you want to restore something that looks that good? An all matching gun that is nearly 100 years old isn't supposed to look new.

12-20-2003, 08:16 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	It is always hard to tell from photos whether a finish is original or not. My first impression is that it is original. It should be examined by somebody like Tom A. to verify it. Given that it is original, restoration isn't an option. I can't think of a quicker way to turn a $4-5000 gun into $1200 shooter. On top of that, it is a beautiful piece the way it is. Why in the world would you want to restore something that looks that good? An all matching gun that is nearly 100 years old isn't supposed to look new. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction