Navy Mag, restore or leave as is.

Jasta2 · 03-25-2019, 12:19 AM

Hugh sold me a 1906 Navy Luger with navy mag explaining that the mag base had a chip in it. Should I have try to have it restored, if able, or just leave it as it is being a original navy mag? Thanks

Norme · 03-25-2019, 06:30 AM

Photos please.

DonVoigt · 03-25-2019, 07:18 AM

Bill,
that is like asking "I've got a girlfriend with a little mole, should I try to find a prettier one?"

Like Norm said- Pictures!

sheepherder · 03-25-2019, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Bill,
that is like asking "I've got a girlfriend with a little mole, should I try to find a prettier one?"

Of course not! But a little surgery would fix her right up!

Don's choice is obvious. And I concur.

Jasta2 · 03-25-2019, 08:54 AM

Seeing I got this from Hugh, I'd like to make to and make it correct, but leaving it as is would be just a fine. The 2nd Don Voight build for me as a shooter. The original I have no plans to fire it. The original I was thinking of asking Thor to restore it, But that might not also be a good Idea. Guess it's only original once.

wlyon · 03-25-2019, 09:23 AM

Send it to GT. Bill

Norme · 03-25-2019, 09:31 AM

Since it's not a crack but just chips, I would leave it as is. It's like virginity, you can only lose it once.
Norm

Norme · 03-25-2019, 09:45 AM

P.S.
Hi Bill,
Please send me the serial numbers of the gun and magazine for the Navy List.
Thanks, Norm

Jasta2 · 03-25-2019, 09:59 AM

5396 A Well, it looks like an A

sheepherder · 03-25-2019, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jasta2

5396 A Well, it looks like an A

You can find examples for comparison at -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=34813

lugerholsterrepair · 03-25-2019, 11:25 AM

Bill, I will let our in residence magazine expert, GT tell you for certain but I don't think this kind of chip can actually BE restored. GT has done a fair amount of work I know about and salvaging this is certainly beyond anyone's capability? But he's a miracle man..nothing would surprise me.

sheepherder · 03-25-2019, 12:01 PM

Would it be practical to make a mold of a good knob (maybe the other side?) and use it to press some of GT's miracle filler into the chip???

wlyon · 03-25-2019, 12:01 PM

GT repaired a Navy for me with a chip. Excellent job. Hard to even see. Bill

lugerholsterrepair · 03-25-2019, 12:15 PM

GT repaired a Navy for me with a chip. Excellent job. Hard to even see. Bill FANTASTIC! Good to hear it can be done.

Jasta2 · 03-25-2019, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

You can find examples for comparison at -

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=34813

Thank you for the link. It is indeed an A

Norme · 03-25-2019, 12:41 PM

Hi Bill,
Thanks for your gun's serial number, does the magazine's number match?
Norm

DonVoigt · 03-25-2019, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasta2

Seeing I got this from Hugh, I'd like to make to and make it correct, but leaving it as is would be just a fine. The 2nd Don Voight build for me as a shooter. The original I have no plans to fire it. The original I was thinking of asking Thor to restore it, But that might not also be a good Idea. Guess it's only original once.

Bill,
you are correct- only original once- and that one is not bad; I'd leave it as is. JMHO.

MikeP · 03-25-2019, 02:26 PM

"Restoration" seems to have taken on a new life and enthusiasm in a lot of circles recently.
Kinda creepy.
I know all the rants regarding cars, and some other things, but I think artifact type things need to be left as found.
Repair the faces and lost limbs on The Sphinx, or statues?
It's only original once.
Just my opinion, for what it's worth.

Jasta2 · 03-25-2019, 04:48 PM

Norme, I see no numbers on the magazine, but there is a Navy proof stamped into the bottom of the wood. I see no other marking except a very small slight "VA' scribed onto the rear of the magazine. Wonder what the "VA" stood for. Someone's initials?

wlyon · 03-25-2019, 07:22 PM

Many repair the million dollar chip on grips. Why not also repair a chip on a collectible mag? We have our holsters repaired. I also would not restore any metal but a small chip in wood yes. Bill

03-25-2019, 12:19 AM	#1
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Navy Mag, restore or leave as is. Hugh sold me a 1906 Navy Luger with navy mag explaining that the mag base had a chip in it. Should I have try to have it restored, if able, or just leave it as it is being a original navy mag? Thanks

03-25-2019, 07:18 AM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Bill, that is like asking "I've got a girlfriend with a little mole, should I try to find a prettier one?" Like Norm said- Pictures! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Mag repair Seeing I got this from Hugh, I'd like to make to and make it correct, but leaving it as is would be just a fine. The 2nd Don Voight build for me as a shooter. The original I have no plans to fire it. The original I was thinking of asking Thor to restore it, But that might not also be a good Idea. Guess it's only original once. Attached Thumbnails

03-25-2019, 09:23 AM	#6
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Send it to GT. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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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	Bill, I will let our in residence magazine expert, GT tell you for certain but I don't think this kind of chip can actually BE restored. GT has done a fair amount of work I know about and salvaging this is certainly beyond anyone's capability? But he's a miracle man..nothing would surprise me. __________________ 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."

03-25-2019, 06:30 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Photos please.

03-25-2019, 09:31 AM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Since it's not a crack but just chips, I would leave it as is. It's like virginity, you can only lose it once. Norm

03-25-2019, 09:45 AM	#8
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	P.S. Hi Bill, Please send me the serial numbers of the gun and magazine for the Navy List. Thanks, Norm

03-25-2019, 09:59 AM	#9
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	5396 A Well, it looks like an A

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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	Would it be practical to make a mold of a good knob (maybe the other side?) and use it to press some of GT's miracle filler into the chip??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

03-25-2019, 12:15 PM	#14
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	GT repaired a Navy for me with a chip. Excellent job. Hard to even see. Bill FANTASTIC! Good to hear it can be done. __________________ 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."

03-25-2019, 12:41 PM	#16
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Bill, Thanks for your gun's serial number, does the magazine's number match? Norm

03-25-2019, 02:26 PM	#18
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	"Restoration" seems to have taken on a new life and enthusiasm in a lot of circles recently. Kinda creepy. I know all the rants regarding cars, and some other things, but I think artifact type things need to be left as found. Repair the faces and lost limbs on The Sphinx, or statues? It's only original once. Just my opinion, for what it's worth.

03-25-2019, 04:48 PM	#19
Jasta2 User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeland, Fl. Posts: 514 Thanks: 349 Thanked 101 Times in 52 Posts	Norme, I see no numbers on the magazine, but there is a Navy proof stamped into the bottom of the wood. I see no other marking except a very small slight "VA' scribed onto the rear of the magazine. Wonder what the "VA" stood for. Someone's initials?

03-25-2019, 07:22 PM	#20
wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,614 Thanks: 3,140 Thanked 2,519 Times in 939 Posts	Many repair the million dollar chip on grips. Why not also repair a chip on a collectible mag? We have our holsters repaired. I also would not restore any metal but a small chip in wood yes. Bill __________________ Bill Lyon