New 1917 Navy

Big Norm · 03-21-2003, 01:08 AM

I just received a new 1917 navy Luger. I paid in the high range of my price for it. But it looks like it was worth it. Its got about 95% original bluing and straw, matching magazine and grips. The bore is dynamite. I really had to check out the barrel to make sure that it was not a replacement. Its original. The straps show little or no wear or rust pitting. Just a georgeous gun.

Now the bad news. I started taking it apart to clean and apply fresh oil when the small chip from the left side of the grip around the safety fell off. My heart fell into my stomach. I called the seller to tell him that I was keeping the gun. When I told him about the grips chip, he said that his son is into wood working and voluntered to try to fix it. I am still a little sick, but I am hopeful of the repair. The chip was not just a sliver. It was larger. So maybe...just maybe, it can be repaired. Personally, I have never been successful at repairing chips. But my previous attempts were tried on chips that were more in the sliver size.

I just have to get a digital camera. Then I will be able to shamelessly brag on an international basis.
Fingers Crossed,
Big Norm

03-21-2003, 01:08 AM	#1
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	New 1917 Navy I just received a new 1917 navy Luger. I paid in the high range of my price for it. But it looks like it was worth it. Its got about 95% original bluing and straw, matching magazine and grips. The bore is dynamite. I really had to check out the barrel to make sure that it was not a replacement. Its original. The straps show little or no wear or rust pitting. Just a georgeous gun. Now the bad news. I started taking it apart to clean and apply fresh oil when the small chip from the left side of the grip around the safety fell off. My heart fell into my stomach. I called the seller to tell him that I was keeping the gun. When I told him about the grips chip, he said that his son is into wood working and voluntered to try to fix it. I am still a little sick, but I am hopeful of the repair. The chip was not just a sliver. It was larger. So maybe...just maybe, it can be repaired. Personally, I have never been successful at repairing chips. But my previous attempts were tried on chips that were more in the sliver size. I just have to get a digital camera. Then I will be able to shamelessly brag on an international basis. Fingers Crossed, Big Norm