LugerMan Restoration Services

Germanpistolman · 04-27-2011, 08:02 AM

ANY COMMENTS? Eugene Golubtsov.

Has anybody else used the restoration services and experienced as longer delays and broken promises as I have? Any advice how to get the work I've already paid for done and sent back to me would be great.

This is my second attempt as the first lot of work sent to the Lugerman in March 2010 was incorrectly done the first time around! Returning it back to them in December 2010. I received the following email: Quote:

On 13/01/2011 4:10 AM, LugerMan@comcast.net wrote:
"I got the stock irons over the holiday. I will be working on it next week. Thanks".

On 03/03/2011 7:09 PM, LugerMan@comcast.net wrote:
"Hi, I will be sending it back next week. Thanks for waiting".

On 26/03/2011 12:15 PM, LugerMan@Comcast.net wrote:
"Sorry, About the delay, Got side tracked. I will finish it shortly and ship it to you. Thanks for waiting".

I am sure Eugene is a Great Guy, but business is built on reputation as well!

alanint · 04-27-2011, 08:12 AM

Lugerman is famous for these types of delays and broken promises. I'm surprised anybody still seeks him out for restorations, given his history, which is all over the net.

The best you can hope for at this point is to have your work done right and never use him again. There are too many other skilled people out there who are reliable.

Hugo Borchardt · 04-27-2011, 09:08 AM

I bought a couple of LugerMan's restorations in the past and though his work looks very good, he isn't always very responsive to questions. I've never had a restoration done myself.

sheepherder · 04-27-2011, 05:24 PM

Here is a link to junglejim's thread on Lugerman -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=21822

Germanpistolman · 05-02-2011, 02:36 AM

I have read all the threads and thank you all for your reponse.

Charles M.R.

captcraig · 05-11-2011, 09:00 PM

Who is the best person to contact for restoration work?

DavidJayUden · 05-11-2011, 09:09 PM

Our very own Thor seems to be the best man for the job. Never dealt with him (yet) but from the pictures and posts he seems very hard to beat.
dju

Kitkat041836 · 05-11-2011, 09:16 PM

The Best guy to do the work in the fastest time for the least
amount of money is Charles Danner.Call me and I will tell you how to contact him. My phone # is 1-(510)-523- 6682
Thanks George

hgreer2 · 05-11-2011, 09:25 PM

George just beat me to it. Thor is unreliable and expensive. Here is an American Eagle restored by Mr. Danner for less than $500 and returned in less than a month. Just for the record, if you own a John Martz gun, Charles Danner probably did it.

Harry

http://www.dannergunsmithing.com/page1.aspx

Ron Wood · 05-12-2011, 12:01 AM

Ted Green (Thor) does impeccable metal work and his rust blue is the result of much experimentation and comes as close to the original DWM and Swiss finish as any I have seen. Expensive is a relative term...with Ted you get what you pay for.

I have never personally handled a Danner restoration but judging by the photos his work looks very good. I would like to see some without all of the glare so that the edges and contours can be observed. As far as the color and quality of his blue work, that would be impossible to tell from pictures...regardless of how good they are.

cirelaw · 05-12-2011, 10:15 AM

For as long as Ive known him Ted aka Thor has performed with excellance. I would trust no other!

Kitkat041836 · 05-12-2011, 11:24 AM

I had planed on sending my gun to Ted Green till he told me he could not do my gun in the 3 months time frame I was
hopeing for as he was back loged and he said he would need my gun and $450.00 to start with and would tell me
how much more once he got started on it.That when I went to Charles Danner. He did a impeccable job on the metal,
rust blue,straw and fire blue and did not want any money up front.
He did it in under 30 days and only charged me $435.00 that included shipping back to me. It would have cost me $850.00 plus shipping if I had used Ted Green and I would still be waiting for my gun. To me Charles Danner is the way to go. All I can say is you will be happy you used him.
Thanks George
P.S. Call me if you need his number.
My number is 1-(510)-523-6682

alanint · 05-12-2011, 12:21 PM

The fact that Ted Green was backlogged and Charles Danner wasn't might tell you something...

hgreer2 · 05-12-2011, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanint

The fact that Ted Green was backlogged and Charles Danner wasn't might tell you something...

Yeah, it tells me Mr. Danner has a good work ethic. I've had work done by several craftsmen from this sight and not one has asked for money up front. Can you say ponzi !

Harry

Ron Wood · 05-12-2011, 12:36 PM

Ponzi? Where in the heck does your mind wander off to?

hgreer2 · 05-12-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Wood

Ted Green (Thor) does impeccable metal work and his rust blue is the result of much experimentation and comes as close to the original DWM and Swiss finish as any I have seen. Expensive is a relative term...with Ted you get what you pay for.

I have never personally handled a Danner restoration but judging by the photos his work looks very good. I would like to see some without all of the glare so that the edges and contours can be observed. As far as the color and quality of his blue work, that would be impossible to tell from pictures...regardless of how good they are.

Here ya go Ron, one of Mr. Danners restorations, the picture should give you an idea of the sharp edges on the gun.

Harry

Ron Wood · 05-12-2011, 12:38 PM

Looks pretty darn good. Thanks!

tenbears · 05-12-2011, 12:40 PM

Somebody with the AKA lugerman has been selling Luger parts on Ebay recently probably the same guy mention here.

Kitkat041836 · 05-12-2011, 12:41 PM

It tells me there are some that take on more work than they
can do in a fair amount of time.

Norme · 05-12-2011, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgreer2

Yeah, it tells me Mr. Danner has a good work ethic. I've had work done by several craftsmen from this sight and not one has asked for money up front. Can you say ponzi !

Harry

Harry, You have just made a serious, personal accusation against Mr. Green. Unless you can back it up, I think you owe him a public apology. Norm

04-27-2011, 08:02 AM	#1
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 70 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	LugerMan Restoration Services ANY COMMENTS? Eugene Golubtsov. Has anybody else used the restoration services and experienced as longer delays and broken promises as I have? Any advice how to get the work I've already paid for done and sent back to me would be great. This is my second attempt as the first lot of work sent to the Lugerman in March 2010 was incorrectly done the first time around! Returning it back to them in December 2010. I received the following email: Quote: On 13/01/2011 4:10 AM, LugerMan@comcast.net wrote: "I got the stock irons over the holiday. I will be working on it next week. Thanks". On 03/03/2011 7:09 PM, LugerMan@comcast.net wrote: "Hi, I will be sending it back next week. Thanks for waiting". On 26/03/2011 12:15 PM, LugerMan@Comcast.net wrote: "Sorry, About the delay, Got side tracked. I will finish it shortly and ship it to you. Thanks for waiting". I am sure Eugene is a Great Guy, but business is built on reputation as well! __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556

04-27-2011, 09:08 AM	#3
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 370 Thanks: 338 Thanked 131 Times in 47 Posts	I bought a couple of LugerMan's restorations in the past and though his work looks very good, he isn't always very responsive to questions. I've never had a restoration done myself. __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

04-27-2011, 05:24 PM	#4
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,181 Thanks: 1,398 Thanked 4,438 Times in 2,327 Posts	Here is a link to junglejim's thread on Lugerman - http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=21822 __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

05-02-2011, 02:36 AM	#5
Germanpistolman User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 70 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 4 Posts	www.lugerman@comcast.com I have read all the threads and thank you all for your reponse. Charles M.R. __________________ CMR Firearms Luger and Mauser Broomhandle Pistols etc. WhatsApp: 44 7773 885556

05-11-2011, 09:25 PM	#9
hgreer2 Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 309 Thanks: 1 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts	George just beat me to it. Thor is unreliable and expensive. Here is an American Eagle restored by Mr. Danner for less than $500 and returned in less than a month. Just for the record, if you own a John Martz gun, Charles Danner probably did it. Harry http://www.dannergunsmithing.com/page1.aspx Attached Thumbnails Last edited by hgreer2; 05-11-2011 at 10:50 PM.

04-27-2011, 08:12 AM	#2
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Lugerman is famous for these types of delays and broken promises. I'm surprised anybody still seeks him out for restorations, given his history, which is all over the net. The best you can hope for at this point is to have your work done right and never use him again. There are too many other skilled people out there who are reliable.

05-11-2011, 09:00 PM	#6
captcraig User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Who is the best person to contact for restoration work?

05-11-2011, 09:09 PM	#7
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Our very own Thor seems to be the best man for the job. Never dealt with him (yet) but from the pictures and posts he seems very hard to beat. dju

05-11-2011, 09:16 PM	#8
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	The Best guy to do the work in the fastest time for the least amount of money is Charles Danner.Call me and I will tell you how to contact him. My phone # is 1-(510)-523- 6682 Thanks George

05-12-2011, 12:01 AM	#10
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: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Ted Green (Thor) does impeccable metal work and his rust blue is the result of much experimentation and comes as close to the original DWM and Swiss finish as any I have seen. Expensive is a relative term...with Ted you get what you pay for. I have never personally handled a Danner restoration but judging by the photos his work looks very good. I would like to see some without all of the glare so that the edges and contours can be observed. As far as the color and quality of his blue work, that would be impossible to tell from pictures...regardless of how good they are. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-12-2011, 10:15 AM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	For as long as Ive known him Ted aka Thor has performed with excellance. I would trust no other!

05-12-2011, 11:24 AM	#12
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	I had planed on sending my gun to Ted Green till he told me he could not do my gun in the 3 months time frame I was hopeing for as he was back loged and he said he would need my gun and $450.00 to start with and would tell me how much more once he got started on it.That when I went to Charles Danner. He did a impeccable job on the metal, rust blue,straw and fire blue and did not want any money up front. He did it in under 30 days and only charged me $435.00 that included shipping back to me. It would have cost me $850.00 plus shipping if I had used Ted Green and I would still be waiting for my gun. To me Charles Danner is the way to go. All I can say is you will be happy you used him. Thanks George P.S. Call me if you need his number. My number is 1-(510)-523-6682

05-12-2011, 12:21 PM	#13
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	The fact that Ted Green was backlogged and Charles Danner wasn't might tell you something...

05-12-2011, 12:36 PM	#15
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: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Ponzi? Where in the heck does your mind wander off to? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-12-2011, 12:38 PM	#17
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: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Looks pretty darn good. Thanks! __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

05-12-2011, 12:40 PM	#18
tenbears User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 370 Thanks: 3 Thanked 26 Times in 15 Posts	Somebody with the AKA lugerman has been selling Luger parts on Ebay recently probably the same guy mention here.

05-12-2011, 12:41 PM	#19
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	It tells me there are some that take on more work than they can do in a fair amount of time.