luger grip care

alexs · 02-09-2005, 09:58 PM

I just bought an Erfurt Luger dated 1916 all matching off an old gentleman who approached me at a gun show he only wanted 500 dollars so i couldnt pass it up it is in great shape he got it in germany during 1944. He needed money so he decided to sell it. I thought that it was a cheep price. i know nothing about lugers but i collect p-38s so what is the guns actual value is it more than i paid and one more question what can i put on the grips to keep them preserved so as not to have them crack

Edward Tinker · 02-09-2005, 10:05 PM

Welcome Alexs!

The grips should have very little put on them, less is better than more (i.e don't oil soak them). I cleaned mine, using Murphys Oil Soap, then put linseed on them.

Can you tell us any other markings on the gun?

Proofs? (see on your left under tech information if you came through www.lugerforum.com) Tell us what and where proofs and markings are located.

There are forms in this section, where you can print out and then write down pertinent information.

What serial number is on the gun? To include any letters next to or under the serial number?

Can you provide pictures, to include side, top, etc?

Navy · 02-10-2005, 08:47 AM

In the general information section of the forum, the spectacularly talented and very curmudgeonly Art Buchannan has a very informative piece on grip restoration and maintenance. I commend it to your reading.

Tom A

John Sabato · 02-10-2005, 09:51 AM

Glad to see you are able to post again Tom... how did you solve your logon problem?

Navy · 02-10-2005, 12:18 PM

The hand of John D made it all better.

Tom A.

pipeman45 · 02-11-2005, 02:26 AM

For $500 if it's all there and shoots straight, you did alright.

02-09-2005, 09:58 PM	#1
alexs New User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	luger grip care I just bought an Erfurt Luger dated 1916 all matching off an old gentleman who approached me at a gun show he only wanted 500 dollars so i couldnt pass it up it is in great shape he got it in germany during 1944. He needed money so he decided to sell it. I thought that it was a cheep price. i know nothing about lugers but i collect p-38s so what is the guns actual value is it more than i paid and one more question what can i put on the grips to keep them preserved so as not to have them crack

02-09-2005, 10:05 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,915 Thanks: 1,989 Thanked 4,506 Times in 2,080 Posts	Welcome Alexs! The grips should have very little put on them, less is better than more (i.e don't oil soak them). I cleaned mine, using Murphys Oil Soap, then put linseed on them. Can you tell us any other markings on the gun? Proofs? (see on your left under tech information if you came through www.lugerforum.com) Tell us what and where proofs and markings are located. There are forms in this section, where you can print out and then write down pertinent information. What serial number is on the gun? To include any letters next to or under the serial number? Can you provide pictures, to include side, top, etc? __________________ 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

02-10-2005, 09:51 AM	#4
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	Glad to see you are able to post again Tom... how did you solve your logon problem? __________________ 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..."*

02-11-2005, 02:26 AM	#6
pipeman45 User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 539 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	For $500 if it's all there and shoots straight, you did alright. __________________ Dave

02-10-2005, 08:47 AM	#3
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	In the general information section of the forum, the spectacularly talented and very curmudgeonly Art Buchannan has a very informative piece on grip restoration and maintenance. I commend it to your reading. Tom A

02-10-2005, 12:18 PM	#5
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	The hand of John D made it all better. Tom A.