Questions About My Well-Worn Plexiglass Handled Luger - Page 2

sheepherder · 06-05-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawk62

Several months ago, I decided to get the Luger re-blued and I just got it back this weekend. I am pleased with the result.

I know the purists may disagree and say I ruined the gun, but like I said, I am happy with the result.

Looks good!

I have never had any criticism of re-blueing, my only complaint is that most re-bluers want to buff the snot out of the pistol. Excessive buffing ruins the sharp edges and rounds out the stampings. Why they do this is a mystery to me. Your re-bluer has done an admirable job.

Sergio Natali · 06-06-2016, 08:57 AM

Very good job, excellent indeed!

rhuff · 06-06-2016, 03:16 PM

The transformation is awesome. You now have a most handsome Luger. I would be proud to have that Luger in my safe. To me, you made a good decision to "gussy up" that very tired Luger. Your refinisher did a very nice job, considering what he had to work with. Enjoy!!.

Eugen · 06-06-2016, 03:42 PM

Hawk62, I don't claim to know much about Lugers, but I know what I like, and I really the restoration work on your Luger. Nice job!

Ron Wood · 06-06-2016, 03:43 PM

As has been stated, the refinish was nicely done...didn't buff the bejeebers out of it.
Are you interested in selling the plexiglass grips? I have as small collection of odd-ball grips and wouldn't mind adding a pair like yours. Shoot me a PM if interested.
Thanks,
Ron

foxdoublegunner · 06-07-2016, 02:11 AM

Hawk,
In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least.

Foxdoublegunner

Sergio Natali · 06-07-2016, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foxdoublegunner

Hawk,
In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least.

Foxdoublegunner

That's something I wanted to add, as a collector (very small one really) I would prefer an all original gun to a rebuffed one BUT in your case yours has been very well refinished.

MikeP · 06-09-2016, 12:32 AM

You hurt nothing.
A near junker parts gun very nicely done.

You're happy, and that's what counts.

derf0018 · 06-09-2016, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

Welcome to the forum!

It is a 1941 (41) made by Mauser (42) upper that is on top of an unknown lower. I do not think it has the Mauser hump (see the FAQ for side by side pictures) - which means the lower could be DWM from WW1 to around 1934 when Mauser took over production. You can narrow it down to what years made a 'U' suffix, but other than that, it can be hard to tell.

The grips, I assume they are clear with yellow behind them? If actually yellow, then I would say post-war grips, as the GI made ones were made from aircraft Plexiglas and not colored Plexiglas, although who knows where they got it, if no story its just a guess. I have heard of German gun makers making things for GI's or holsters, etc, not usually German POW's as the story

Ed

Ed,

I think I see a "Mauser hump" on the frame on one of the photos. Also some "K" date Mausers had the hump.

Fred

Vlim · 06-09-2016, 03:41 PM

Tastefully done. Reminds me of my restored 1937 P08 which I used for sports shooting.

kurusu · 06-09-2016, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by derf0018

Ed,

I think I see a "Mauser hump" on the frame on one of the photos. Also some "K" date Mausers had the hump.

Fred

Yep! There's a Mauser "hump" alright.

Hawk62 · 06-19-2016, 09:14 PM

OK, next question on the Luger.

I bought a Mec-Gar magazine for it (while it was in the shop). The magazine only fits about half-way or a little less up into the grips/handle, then gets stuck. I took the grips off (thinking the aftermarket grips might be messing it all up), but same thing. It appears the top forward part of the magazine is rubbing against the inside of the frame.

The magazine that came with the gun fits and works fine.

Is this common? Could the gun frame be bent?

As far as I can tell, using a metal straight edge, the insides of the frame are straight.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

rhuff · 06-20-2016, 01:55 PM

Try holding down(pushing) the mag release button while you insert the new mag, and see if that makes a difference. Sometimes new mags are a bit difficult getting by the mag catch area.

Hawk62 · 06-20-2016, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhuff

Try holding down(pushing) the mag release button while you insert the new mag, and see if that makes a difference. Sometimes new mags are a bit difficult getting by the mag catch area.

Thanks.

Tried. That's not it.

The magazine actually only goes in about a quarter or third of the way.

Any other ideas??

I hate to buy/try another magazine if it's the gun.

DavidJayUden · 06-20-2016, 09:27 PM

If the grip screws are out and it still won't go up, you've got me. Different magazines is an option, or using some Prussian Blue or other marking method to determine where it is binding is the next step.
Once you determine where it is binding you can consider relieving it, but professional advice is probably a good idea before you go making mods. to the frame.
dju

Lugerdoc · 06-21-2016, 08:34 AM

I've run into a few lugers with bent or dinged frames that will not easily accept any mag. These are difficult to fix, but it can be done. if you haven't already tried an new Mecgar mag, you may want to do so, as they are a few thousands slimmer than most other mags. TH

sheepherder · 06-21-2016, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk62

I bought a Mec-Gar magazine for it...The magazine only fits about half-way or a little less up into the grips/handle, then gets stuck.
Any thoughts?

Gerry Tomek here on the forum (username: G.T.) does amazing Luger magazine work. Gerry has the mandrels and fixtures (and hammers) to re-shape bent/dented/difficult magazines. If you want your magazine checked out, he's the man!

Douglas Jr. · 06-24-2016, 08:18 PM

Excellent work on your Luger.
Much better now - specially with the wooden grips.
As your gun was already a shooter before the restoration, no one will tell you that did wrong.
Now you have a nice gun to grab all the attention at your range.
And if you are happy at the end of day, that's all that really matters.
Douglas.

Hawk62 · 06-24-2016, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

Gerry Tomek here on the forum (username: G.T.) does amazing Luger magazine work. Gerry has the mandrels and fixtures (and hammers) to re-shape bent/dented/difficult magazines. If you want your magazine checked out, he's the man!

The original magazine works fine, it's the new Mecgar magazine that doesn't fit. So, assuming I didn't get a lemon of a magazine from Mecgar, I'm assuming it it the Luger that has an isse.

Thanks.

DonVoigt · 06-25-2016, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hawk62

The original magazine works fine, it's the new Mecgar magazine that doesn't fit. So, assuming I didn't get a lemon of a magazine from Mecgar, I'm assuming it it the Luger that has an isse.

Thanks.

I'm not sure I would assume that, a little comparison measurement could tell you if the Mecgar is off.

Most Mecgar mags are great, but there can always be a problem.

Buy another, or return that one; or borrow a mag or two and try them.

06-06-2016, 08:57 AM	#22
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	Very good job, excellent indeed! __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

06-06-2016, 03:42 PM	#24
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 768 Thanks: 370 Thanked 602 Times in 320 Posts	Hawk62, I don't claim to know much about Lugers, but I know what I like, and I really the restoration work on your Luger. Nice job! __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

06-06-2016, 03:43 PM	#25
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,099 Times in 1,676 Posts	As has been stated, the refinish was nicely done...didn't buff the bejeebers out of it. Are you interested in selling the plexiglass grips? I have as small collection of odd-ball grips and wouldn't mind adding a pair like yours. Shoot me a PM if interested. Thanks, Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

06-21-2016, 08:34 AM	#36
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	I've run into a few lugers with bent or dinged frames that will not easily accept any mag. These are difficult to fix, but it can be done. if you haven't already tried an new Mecgar mag, you may want to do so, as they are a few thousands slimmer than most other mags. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

06-06-2016, 03:16 PM	#23
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	The transformation is awesome. You now have a most handsome Luger. I would be proud to have that Luger in my safe. To me, you made a good decision to "gussy up" that very tired Luger. Your refinisher did a very nice job, considering what he had to work with. Enjoy!!.

06-07-2016, 02:11 AM	#26
foxdoublegunner User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California and Nevada Posts: 98 Thanks: 63 Thanked 67 Times in 29 Posts	Hawk, In my opinion it was an excellent decision to refinish this luger. The person that you choose to do the job is to be commended. It now looks very presentable whereas before, it was unattractive to say the least. Foxdoublegunner

06-09-2016, 12:32 AM	#28
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	You hurt nothing. A near junker parts gun very nicely done. You're happy, and that's what counts.

06-09-2016, 03:41 PM	#30
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,042 Thanks: 1,032 Thanked 3,920 Times in 1,193 Posts	Tastefully done. Reminds me of my restored 1937 P08 which I used for sports shooting.

06-19-2016, 09:14 PM	#32
Hawk62 User Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 16 Thanks: 23 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	OK, next question on the Luger. I bought a Mec-Gar magazine for it (while it was in the shop). The magazine only fits about half-way or a little less up into the grips/handle, then gets stuck. I took the grips off (thinking the aftermarket grips might be messing it all up), but same thing. It appears the top forward part of the magazine is rubbing against the inside of the frame. The magazine that came with the gun fits and works fine. Is this common? Could the gun frame be bent? As far as I can tell, using a metal straight edge, the insides of the frame are straight. Any thoughts? Thanks.

06-20-2016, 01:55 PM	#33
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	Try holding down(pushing) the mag release button while you insert the new mag, and see if that makes a difference. Sometimes new mags are a bit difficult getting by the mag catch area.

06-20-2016, 09:27 PM	#35
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	If the grip screws are out and it still won't go up, you've got me. Different magazines is an option, or using some Prussian Blue or other marking method to determine where it is binding is the next step. Once you determine where it is binding you can consider relieving it, but professional advice is probably a good idea before you go making mods. to the frame. dju

06-24-2016, 08:18 PM	#38
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Excellent work on your Luger. Much better now - specially with the wooden grips. As your gun was already a shooter before the restoration, no one will tell you that did wrong. Now you have a nice gun to grab all the attention at your range. And if you are happy at the end of day, that's all that really matters. Douglas.