polished stainless guns

Rick W. · 05-31-2003, 10:04 AM

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policeluger · 05-31-2003, 11:04 AM

I have polished a few newer SS Lugers as well as other modern stainless steel guns, at the request of the owner, but never photo'ed them, wish I had. It's relitivily easy but time comsuming, a polishing wheel, some 555 grit polish from Brownell's and a bit of fine oil too clean the polish build up off the gun is all you need. Also using 555 grip polish I notice a lot to static electricy build up and arcing across metal too polishing wheel ?, why, I don't know.

ViggoG · 06-01-2003, 01:25 AM

Howard, <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" />
It was not unusual to find static buildup in the machine shop when ever one was wearing synthetic apparel and synthetic. rubber, or Foam soled shoes. also synthetic finishes on chair seats and backs while wearing the above clothing combinations,
I Personally have generated a spark that arced near 3/4 th inch. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" />
Thats about 7 KV, Quite a Jolt when I got up and reached to cut off the feed on the machine.
I really got a kick of shaking hands with the unwary. <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />

One of the self styled jokers in the shop made a small shocker in a match box and wanted to get me good!! What a laugh! When I walked up he handed me two wires and started fooling with his toy!
Not bad ! It put out about 250 volt low current shock. Did'nt make me blink.

So while the others around chewed him up good, I just decided to sit in one of those synthetic stools nearby and holding the wires I fidgited around squirming and rubbing my shirt back on the chair back!
Then I stood up, Wham, He jumped several feet, exclaiming, What The He** Was That! <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" />
After repeating this several times, to the joy of many "looker on's", He Surrendered.

He never did figure what I did to him!

ViggoG

Edward Tinker · 06-01-2003, 12:14 PM

Rick, John Martz liked to shine up steel and it had the look of stainless, but wasn't. I have a nickled Luger by Martz, that I know isn't nickled, and is simply shiney steel. I keep it oiled,

It looks nice, it is in the member gallery.

Ed

Edward Tinker · 06-01-2003, 05:43 PM

Hi again Rick, my "dream" gun is a Martz 45...

That would be sweet.

Look forward to seeing the pictures,

Ed

Edward Tinker · 06-08-2003, 11:37 AM

Looks great Rick!

Ed

John Sabato · 06-09-2003, 11:08 AM

Rick, please take a complete set of photos of this gun in as clear focus as you can and post them in the Stainless Steel Lugers album of the Member gallery... if you need help let me know.

unspellable · 06-09-2003, 11:26 AM

Wonder if Thor has ever considered polishing one of these?

Lodi Jim · 06-10-2003, 11:17 AM

I just received a polished steel Luger by John Martz from Randy Bessler (a nice guy to do business with). The idea of polished steel never appealed to me but when you see it in person, it is quite stunning.

Jim

John Sabato · 06-10-2003, 11:38 AM

Very Nice! and absolutely Gorgeous Grips too!

TOGGLELOCK · 12-16-2003, 09:30 PM

Does Martz build them from scratch or use older guns and refurbish? I seem to remember the guy weilding shooter Lugers together.

TOGGLELOCK · 12-17-2003, 07:35 AM

RickW,
Who did the high polish on that gun? Did the same gunsmith do the engraving. Sure looks good!

Lugerdoc · 12-31-2003, 10:49 AM

John, You can probably credit GT with the nice grips on the long barreled Martz luger. I just had to put these two guys together, when I sas the fine work that Gerry did on a wood case for my M1900AE US test luger. TH

G.T. · 12-31-2003, 04:11 PM

Hi Thomas! Although I have done several sets of grips for John V. Martz, both Luger and P.38, I don't believe these are one of them... the true grip artist for J.V.M. is George Sarkisean (I don't know if I spelled his last name correctly?) His grips are flawless, and have graced many more custom works of art then mine... But, it is a solid fact, that you did hook us up together and I am eternally grateful to you for that effort! I have done work for John for probably 20 years now, and we are quite close as personal friends... I have probably made all of the mag. bottoms he has used in the last 15 years, and, I would not have had the skill with which to do it, if not for his direction and support.... I have the greatest respect for this man, in every way, he is a true artist and gentleman! Also, I might add, without reservation, that I have known you, just a bit longer, and I have yet to meet anyone who has acquired the vast wealth of knowledge that you have! I have enjoyed your friendship over the last 20+ years, and i'm looking forward to the new year, and wishing you the best, Tom and all, Till.....lat'r....GT <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

Lugerdoc · 01-01-2004, 09:37 AM

Gerry, Thanks for the kind comments. I'm sure that most of the other "luger nuts" with 45 years of experience, know as much or more, about them as I do. I just wish that I had some more of your patience for perfectionism and skill. A Happy New Year to all. Lugerdoc (Tom H)

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Rick, John Martz liked to shine up steel and it had the look of stainless, but wasn't. I have a nickled Luger by Martz, that I know isn't nickled, and is simply shiney steel. I keep it oiled, It looks nice, it is in the member gallery. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-01-2003, 05:43 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Hi again Rick, my "dream" gun is a Martz 45... That would be sweet. Look forward to seeing the pictures, Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-08-2003, 11:37 AM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,912 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Looks great Rick! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-09-2003, 11:08 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Rick, please take a complete set of photos of this gun in as clear focus as you can and post them in the Stainless Steel Lugers album of the Member gallery... if you need help let me know. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

05-31-2003, 11:04 AM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I have polished a few newer SS Lugers as well as other modern stainless steel guns, at the request of the owner, but never photo'ed them, wish I had. It's relitivily easy but time comsuming, a polishing wheel, some 555 grit polish from Brownell's and a bit of fine oil too clean the polish build up off the gun is all you need. Also using 555 grip polish I notice a lot to static electricy build up and arcing across metal too polishing wheel ?, why, I don't know.

06-01-2003, 01:25 AM	#3
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Howard, <img border="0" alt="[bigbye]" title="" src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" /> It was not unusual to find static buildup in the machine shop when ever one was wearing synthetic apparel and synthetic. rubber, or Foam soled shoes. also synthetic finishes on chair seats and backs while wearing the above clothing combinations, I Personally have generated a spark that arced near 3/4 th inch. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="eek.gif" /> Thats about 7 KV, Quite a Jolt when I got up and reached to cut off the feed on the machine. I really got a kick of shaking hands with the unwary. <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> One of the self styled jokers in the shop made a small shocker in a match box and wanted to get me good!! What a laugh! When I walked up he handed me two wires and started fooling with his toy! Not bad ! It put out about 250 volt low current shock. Did'nt make me blink. So while the others around chewed him up good, I just decided to sit in one of those synthetic stools nearby and holding the wires I fidgited around squirming and rubbing my shirt back on the chair back! Then I stood up, Wham, He jumped several feet, exclaiming, What The He** Was That! <img border="0" alt="[jumper]" title="" src="graemlins/jumper.gif" /> After repeating this several times, to the joy of many "looker on's", He Surrendered. He never did figure what I did to him! ViggoG

06-09-2003, 11:26 AM	#8
unspellable User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 768 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts	Wonder if Thor has ever considered polishing one of these?

06-10-2003, 11:17 AM	#9
Lodi Jim User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: California Posts: 65 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I just received a polished steel Luger by John Martz from Randy Bessler (a nice guy to do business with). The idea of polished steel never appealed to me but when you see it in person, it is quite stunning. Jim

06-10-2003, 11:38 AM	#10
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Very Nice! and absolutely Gorgeous Grips too! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

12-16-2003, 09:30 PM	#11
TOGGLELOCK User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: USA Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Does Martz build them from scratch or use older guns and refurbish? I seem to remember the guy weilding shooter Lugers together.

12-17-2003, 07:35 AM	#12
TOGGLELOCK User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: USA Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	RickW, Who did the high polish on that gun? Did the same gunsmith do the engraving. Sure looks good!

12-31-2003, 10:49 AM	#13
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	John, You can probably credit GT with the nice grips on the long barreled Martz luger. I just had to put these two guys together, when I sas the fine work that Gerry did on a wood case for my M1900AE US test luger. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-31-2003, 04:11 PM	#14
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,486 Thanks: 1,284 Thanked 3,583 Times in 989 Posts	Hi Thomas! Although I have done several sets of grips for John V. Martz, both Luger and P.38, I don't believe these are one of them... the true grip artist for J.V.M. is George Sarkisean (I don't know if I spelled his last name correctly?) His grips are flawless, and have graced many more custom works of art then mine... But, it is a solid fact, that you did hook us up together and I am eternally grateful to you for that effort! I have done work for John for probably 20 years now, and we are quite close as personal friends... I have probably made all of the mag. bottoms he has used in the last 15 years, and, I would not have had the skill with which to do it, if not for his direction and support.... I have the greatest respect for this man, in every way, he is a true artist and gentleman! Also, I might add, without reservation, that I have known you, just a bit longer, and I have yet to meet anyone who has acquired the vast wealth of knowledge that you have! I have enjoyed your friendship over the last 20+ years, and i'm looking forward to the new year, and wishing you the best, Tom and all, Till.....lat'r....GT <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" />

01-01-2004, 09:37 AM	#15
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	Gerry, Thanks for the kind comments. I'm sure that most of the other "luger nuts" with 45 years of experience, know as much or more, about them as I do. I just wish that I had some more of your patience for perfectionism and skill. A Happy New Year to all. Lugerdoc (Tom H) __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net