TLSS Incoming

Greg · 08-15-2002, 06:22 PM

We have an artist/magician within our fraternity, in the personna of Ted Green. I have just finished admiring my 1913 Erfurt for the first time upon it's return to me from Ted's shop.
Ted, I've read the words of others that tried to describe your work, and nothing can adequately do it justice.

Hugh's beautiful grips, and GT's fantastic mag bottom complement a Luger that I will be proud of for years to come.

To say I'm pleased is a gross understatement.

Thank you all!!

Greg <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Brandon · 08-15-2002, 07:33 PM

Greg,
When do we get a look at it? I'm sure Ted has done a masterful job as usual!!!

Ted has been a great help to me more than once!
Not only is he good at his craft, but, He is also a great guy!

Kind Regards, Brandon

Greg · 08-15-2002, 09:43 PM

Hopefully this a picture of the Erfurt from Ted

]http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ErfurtRestored#1.jpg[/URL] <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

EDIT: I give up for now..will try later

wterrell · 08-15-2002, 09:54 PM

Thor · 08-15-2002, 10:54 PM

Or like this!

Brandon · 08-15-2002, 11:26 PM

Ted,
I like it! You sure did a good job!!!

Kind Regards,Brandon

Edward Tinker · 08-16-2002, 12:17 AM

Ted, that 2nd picture is simply outstanding!

A really nice pic and really beautiful gun!!!

It is now my background picture for the week.

[img]smile.gif[/img]

Greg · 08-16-2002, 08:02 AM

Ted,

Thanks for coming to my rescue with the pixs!

Greg <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

John Sabato · 08-16-2002, 10:40 AM

WOW! The photos were so nice that it left Wes speechless <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />

lugerholsterrepair · 08-16-2002, 12:31 PM

WOW TED! What a beautiful job on this one! Was the strawing done in your shop? It looks perfect. Keep up the great work. Jerry Burney

Thor · 08-16-2002, 12:41 PM

OF COURSE!!! Thor does ALL his own strawing, rust bluing and fire bluing!!! <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" /> Thanks Jerry! I did a little different metal prep and bluing on Hugh's Artillery and he told me it was even better than the others I had done for him. I am getting where I like to do the Artys, the rear sight is pretty stunning on them with the bluing inside the lettering! WOW, what a neat variation.

John Sabato · 08-16-2002, 01:56 PM

Thor! How about posting a "Before" photo of this masterpiece so we can see just how much work you put into it?

thanks,

Thor · 08-16-2002, 02:25 PM

WELLL........I have some before from Greg Kilburns Erfurt, but I didnt take any from Hugh's Arty.

Greg · 08-16-2002, 02:35 PM

Gee......That was my gun?????? Folks, this might be hard to believe, but even the great "after" pictures that Ted posted earlier give just an inkling of his remarkable artistry.

Greg

John Sabato · 08-16-2002, 03:56 PM

Thor,

I assume from Greg's "before" photos that this gun had been reblued before... The Safety and trigger are showing traces of blue.

These photos make your transformation into a work of art all the more amazing!

Thor · 08-16-2002, 04:22 PM

oops, double post!

Thor · 08-16-2002, 04:22 PM

All the credit to the Good Lord, he guides my hand and blesses the work! I am just lucky to be his tool! I am truely blessed and very grateful! All good things come from the Lord!

Hugh · 08-16-2002, 08:29 PM

<img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> Received the arty yesterday morning. Ted has outdone himself on this one. Beautiful. I love that "fire blue" on the springs and pins, and the strawing looks like shiny new gold. Great job on the polishing and bluing, looks like it came out of DWM's factory yesterday! Thanks a million Thor!
<img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

If it ever stops raining over here so I can get outside and take some pics I will post them.
<img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

Thor · 08-17-2002, 10:28 AM

Thanks Hugh for the compliments. I did a little different metal prep and bluing on your Arty and I REALLY liked the way it turned out. The rear site really tightened up nicely too, which was kind of a surprise that the method I used worked. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Hugh · 08-18-2002, 02:51 AM

Is that method the "two licks with a 2# hammer" one, or the "one lick with a 5# hammer?? <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" />

08-15-2002, 09:54 PM	#4
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	__________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

08-15-2002, 10:54 PM	#5
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Or like this! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-16-2002, 12:17 AM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Ted, that 2nd picture is simply outstanding! A really nice pic and really beautiful gun!!! It is now my background picture for the week. [img]smile.gif[/img] __________________ 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

08-16-2002, 10:40 AM	#9
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	WOW! The photos were so nice that it left Wes speechless <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" /> __________________ 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..."*

08-16-2002, 12:31 PM	#10
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	WOW TED! What a beautiful job on this one! Was the strawing done in your shop? It looks perfect. Keep up the great work. Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

08-15-2002, 06:22 PM	#1
Greg User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern U.S. Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	TLSS Incoming We have an artist/magician within our fraternity, in the personna of Ted Green. I have just finished admiring my 1913 Erfurt for the first time upon it's return to me from Ted's shop. Ted, I've read the words of others that tried to describe your work, and nothing can adequately do it justice. Hugh's beautiful grips, and GT's fantastic mag bottom complement a Luger that I will be proud of for years to come. To say I'm pleased is a gross understatement. Thank you all!! Greg <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

08-15-2002, 07:33 PM	#2
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greg, When do we get a look at it? I'm sure Ted has done a masterful job as usual!!! Ted has been a great help to me more than once! Not only is he good at his craft, but, He is also a great guy! Kind Regards, Brandon

08-15-2002, 09:43 PM	#3
Greg User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern U.S. Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hopefully this a picture of the Erfurt from Ted ]http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ErfurtRestored#1.jpg[/URL] <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> EDIT: I give up for now..will try later

08-15-2002, 11:26 PM	#6
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ted, I like it! You sure did a good job!!! Kind Regards,Brandon

08-16-2002, 08:02 AM	#8
Greg User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern U.S. Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ted, Thanks for coming to my rescue with the pixs! Greg <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />

08-16-2002, 12:41 PM	#11
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	OF COURSE!!! Thor does ALL his own strawing, rust bluing and fire bluing!!! <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" /> Thanks Jerry! I did a little different metal prep and bluing on Hugh's Artillery and he told me it was even better than the others I had done for him. I am getting where I like to do the Artys, the rear sight is pretty stunning on them with the bluing inside the lettering! WOW, what a neat variation. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-16-2002, 01:56 PM	#12
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	Thor! How about posting a "Before" photo of this masterpiece so we can see just how much work you put into it? thanks, __________________ 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..."*

08-16-2002, 02:25 PM	#13
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	WELLL........I have some before from Greg Kilburns Erfurt, but I didnt take any from Hugh's Arty. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-16-2002, 02:35 PM	#14
Greg User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern U.S. Posts: 181 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Gee......That was my gun?????? Folks, this might be hard to believe, but even the great "after" pictures that Ted posted earlier give just an inkling of his remarkable artistry. Greg

08-16-2002, 03:56 PM	#15
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	Thor, I assume from Greg's "before" photos that this gun had been reblued before... The Safety and trigger are showing traces of blue. These photos make your transformation into a work of art all the more amazing! __________________ 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..."*

08-16-2002, 04:22 PM	#16
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	oops, double post! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-16-2002, 08:29 PM	#18
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	<img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> Received the arty yesterday morning. Ted has outdone himself on this one. Beautiful. I love that "fire blue" on the springs and pins, and the strawing looks like shiny new gold. Great job on the polishing and bluing, looks like it came out of DWM's factory yesterday! Thanks a million Thor! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> If it ever stops raining over here so I can get outside and take some pics I will post them. <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-17-2002, 10:28 AM	#19
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Thanks Hugh for the compliments. I did a little different metal prep and bluing on your Arty and I REALLY liked the way it turned out. The rear site really tightened up nicely too, which was kind of a surprise that the method I used worked. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" /> __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-18-2002, 02:51 AM	#20
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	Is that method the "two licks with a 2# hammer" one, or the "one lick with a 5# hammer?? <img src="graemlins/roflmao.gif" border="0" alt="[hiha]" /> __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*