Reblued vs Restoration

Vlim · 11-30-2005, 09:05 AM

I have a 1937 S/42 which was saved from Russian clutches, had it's reblue job removed, a faithfull late 1937 salt dip blue, new walnut grips and fresh springs placed and the 'gesichert' marking correctly filled again. I'd call it a restoration.

Moreover, the work produced by experts like our own Thor are restorations in every respect. It's kinda like comparing a new paint job to a body-off restoration in the car business.

11-30-2005, 09:05 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	I have a 1937 S/42 which was saved from Russian clutches, had it's reblue job removed, a faithfull late 1937 salt dip blue, new walnut grips and fresh springs placed and the 'gesichert' marking correctly filled again. I'd call it a restoration. Moreover, the work produced by experts like our own Thor are restorations in every respect. It's kinda like comparing a new paint job to a body-off restoration in the car business.