New-to-me S Luger - Page 2

Jeff Irving · 08-30-2017, 03:59 PM

Fourth batch of photos

Jeff Irving · 08-30-2017, 04:03 PM

Fifth and final batch of photos

Mac Cat · 08-30-2017, 05:02 PM

Lovely rig !
Great pictures!

Lugerdoc · 08-31-2017, 10:30 AM

Judging by the fit and checkering of your grips, I would guess they're new repros. Also it appears that you may be missing the mid toggle axel retaining pin, which could lead to damage if the luger was fired "as is". i suggest that you take up John S's offer to inspect your pistol for originality and condition, to see if it is safe to fire. TH

Jeff Irving · 08-31-2017, 10:45 AM

Tom - Thanks. I need a real pro to closely look at 1905.

Note that I do not intend to shoot the gun.

Where could I find a replacement for that missing part?

TIA...

Jeff Irving

1933 FORD NUT · 08-31-2017, 08:07 PM

Jeff ,

Tom is probably right about the grips .

May consider a set of fine checkered grips for it as it much easier to find them .

My well worn-abused 2014 has them and they are worn like the entire gun .

Someone on the other site bought one in the high 800 range with fine checkered grips and is looking for wood .

Maybe a set there .

Grips aside your gun looks very promising with a few honest issues .

REALLY like to see good pics of the E2's on the mags and also the E2's inside on most parts .

NICE GUN !!!!!

Dave

Sergio Natali · 09-04-2017, 12:37 PM

Great pictures and nice Krieghoff that I would never shoot.
With some patience you can find some original grips.
Give it a good Ballistol bath just for a start, "on guns rust never rests".
IMHO.

Jeff Irving · 05-23-2018, 10:32 AM

I hope to have additional updated pics of #1905 posted soon. These will show this Luger with an OEM toggle axle retaining pin installed, a period correct set of Ritzman grip panels, and both magazines cleaned up and correctly calibrated.

Thanks to Lugerdoc for initially spotting the hole where the axle retaining pin was missing and for telling me that the wood grips that came to me with the Luger were incorrect.

Thanks to John Sabato for meeting with me to take a direct look at the Luger and for real help in getting me moving in the right direction.

Thanks to GT (Gerald Tomek) for his great advice and work. GT gets the credit for the proper retaining pin, the Ritzman grip panels, and the work on the mags.

So I am a very happy curator of my one-Luger collection...!

Jeff Irving · 05-24-2018, 01:56 PM

Attached are photos of the repairs completed.

alanint · 05-29-2018, 01:56 PM

Anybody else uncomfortable with the fit of those grips and the missing toggle retaining pin?

Ron Wood · 05-29-2018, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

Anybody else uncomfortable with the fit of those grips and the missing toggle retaining pin?

If you are referring to posts #17 and #19, yes. If you are referring to post #29, no. The two sets of photos show a before and after sequence, with post #29 showing the gun after the toggle retaining pin had been replaced, the new grips and cleaned up magazines all courtesy of forum member G.T, as Jeff pointed out in post #28.
Ron

08-30-2017, 03:59 PM	#21
Jeff Irving User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 6 Posts	1905 Fourth batch of photos Attached Thumbnails

08-30-2017, 04:03 PM	#22
Jeff Irving User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 6 Posts	Fifth and final batch of photos Attached Thumbnails

08-31-2017, 10:30 AM	#24
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Judging by the fit and checkering of your grips, I would guess they're new repros. Also it appears that you may be missing the mid toggle axel retaining pin, which could lead to damage if the luger was fired "as is". i suggest that you take up John S's offer to inspect your pistol for originality and condition, to see if it is safe to fire. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

09-04-2017, 12:37 PM	#27
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Great pictures and nice Krieghoff that I would never shoot. With some patience you can find some original grips. Give it a good Ballistol bath just for a start, "on guns rust never rests". IMHO. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

08-30-2017, 05:02 PM	#23
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 723 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 603 Times in 325 Posts	Lovely rig ! Great pictures!

08-31-2017, 10:45 AM	#25
Jeff Irving User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 6 Posts	Tom - Thanks. I need a real pro to closely look at 1905. Note that I do not intend to shoot the gun. Where could I find a replacement for that missing part? TIA... Jeff Irving

08-31-2017, 08:07 PM	#26
1933 FORD NUT User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WI Posts: 88 Thanks: 3 Thanked 69 Times in 36 Posts	Jeff , Tom is probably right about the grips . May consider a set of fine checkered grips for it as it much easier to find them . My well worn-abused 2014 has them and they are worn like the entire gun . Someone on the other site bought one in the high 800 range with fine checkered grips and is looking for wood . Maybe a set there . Grips aside your gun looks very promising with a few honest issues . REALLY like to see good pics of the E2's on the mags and also the E2's inside on most parts . NICE GUN !!!!! Dave

05-23-2018, 10:32 AM	#28
Jeff Irving User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 6 Posts	Update & Latest Pics... I hope to have additional updated pics of #1905 posted soon. These will show this Luger with an OEM toggle axle retaining pin installed, a period correct set of Ritzman grip panels, and both magazines cleaned up and correctly calibrated. Thanks to Lugerdoc for initially spotting the hole where the axle retaining pin was missing and for telling me that the wood grips that came to me with the Luger were incorrect. Thanks to John Sabato for meeting with me to take a direct look at the Luger and for real help in getting me moving in the right direction. Thanks to GT (Gerald Tomek) for his great advice and work. GT gets the credit for the proper retaining pin, the Ritzman grip panels, and the work on the mags. So I am a very happy curator of my one-Luger collection...!

05-24-2018, 01:56 PM	#29
Jeff Irving User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 14 Thanks: 7 Thanked 20 Times in 6 Posts	Updated Photos Attached are photos of the repairs completed. Attached Thumbnails

05-29-2018, 01:56 PM	#30
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Anybody else uncomfortable with the fit of those grips and the missing toggle retaining pin?