Need Help with a 1900

wayne8661 · 06-28-2016, 11:31 PM

I have a basket case 1900 that I think I may want to restore but I need to know who may be willing to tackle the job Please send me an PM to let me know if you want to try and help bring this back to life,

Attached is the link to the previous discussion had on it, I ccan also provide more pics if needed,

Wayne
http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=20590

alanint · 06-29-2016, 08:38 AM

Thor may want to at least consider this project. His talents are remarkable.

wayne8661 · 06-29-2016, 09:08 AM

I have sat on this pistol for a few years now and I feel that I am not hurting anything by having it restored. Just have to weigh the cost of restoration vs value of the restored piece. Who know the poor old thing may just only be good for a parts gun.

Wayne

cirelaw · 06-29-2016, 09:16 AM

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DonVoigt · 06-29-2016, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wayne8661

I have sat on this pistol for a few years now and I feel that I am not hurting anything by having it restored. Just have to weigh the cost of restoration vs value of the restored piece. Who know the poor old thing may just only be good for a parts gun.

Wayne

The restoration will not be an economic plus- it really depends on what you want.

Were it mine, I'd clean up the rust, change the barrel to one without a bulge, and shoot it a little.

Please don't "part it out", if you don't want to resurrect it to a shooter, I'd take it off your hands; and do the work myself.

John Sabato · 06-29-2016, 10:52 AM

As far as the "bulge" goes... you might want to get GT's opinion. It might be possible to ROLL press the barrel and compress the bulge back to where it started... Difficult, but not impossible... but like I said... get his opinion.

Edward Tinker · 07-01-2016, 08:45 AM

I've got several 1900 barrels - I am never sure about a project like this. I have a Bannerman attributed 1900 and it was buffed and reblued - needs a real restoration and I am sure would be worth it. One like this, it wouldn't hurt it, but I always hate 'fixing' up something, although this is pretty good candidate, even in my book. Although nicer or cleaned up grips always makes them look a lot nicer.

wayne8661 · 07-01-2016, 08:47 AM

Ed would you be willing to part with any of these barrels . I havent decided what to do yet. I was waiting to see if Thor would chime in.

DonVoigt · 07-01-2016, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayne8661

Ed would you be willing to part with any of these barrels . I havent decided what to do yet. I was waiting to see if Thor would chime in.

Thor announced some months ago he was not taking new work for 6 months or so; to enable him to catch up on work and reduce his wait time from over a year to something more reasonable, as I recall.

wayne8661 · 07-01-2016, 09:54 AM

Thanks for the update. I am in no rush

cirelaw · 07-01-2016, 10:02 AM

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4 Scale · 07-01-2016, 08:31 PM

I would suggest contact G.T. for barrel replacement as I believe he has the tools and skill for that task; however I think you will need to supply the barrel. I would suggest Charles Danner for reblue. Contact data for both can be found via search.

I have a Model 1900 shooter (reblued and fairly beat-up) and must say I am quite pleased with it. I believe a project to return a M1900 to shootable status would be satisfying. Good luck in your project.

Thor · 07-02-2016, 12:52 PM

Danner would be good for your reblue, I am not taking any work in at the moment. Thanks for the kind words.

wayne8661 · 07-02-2016, 01:48 PM

Thor I would be willing to wait I am no hurry whatsoever

Thor · 07-08-2016, 03:55 PM

Thats fine with me but I would get the barrel work done by GT as soon as you can, that way it wont be a hurdle to jump when I do get it

cirelaw · 07-08-2016, 06:06 PM

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Douglas Jr. · 07-12-2016, 09:35 AM

Well, please keep us informed on how your project is going.
I simply love threads like this one, as it is always nice to have an old pistol coming back to life.

wayne8661 · 09-21-2016, 04:10 PM

Just an update. Pistol was sent to GT to see what miracle he can work on this tired old gun.
I know he is scratching his head about it.

I would like to keep the original barrel if possible.

06-28-2016, 11:31 PM	#1
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	Need Help with a 1900 I have a basket case 1900 that I think I may want to restore but I need to know who may be willing to tackle the job Please send me an PM to let me know if you want to try and help bring this back to life, Attached is the link to the previous discussion had on it, I ccan also provide more pics if needed, Wayne http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=20590

06-29-2016, 10:52 AM	#6
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	As far as the "bulge" goes... you might want to get GT's opinion. It might be possible to ROLL press the barrel and compress the bulge back to where it started... Difficult, but not impossible... but like I said... get his opinion. __________________ 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..."*

07-01-2016, 08:45 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	I've got several 1900 barrels - I am never sure about a project like this. I have a Bannerman attributed 1900 and it was buffed and reblued - needs a real restoration and I am sure would be worth it. One like this, it wouldn't hurt it, but I always hate 'fixing' up something, although this is pretty good candidate, even in my book. Although nicer or cleaned up grips always makes them look a lot nicer. __________________ 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

07-01-2016, 08:31 PM	#12
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 489 Times in 251 Posts	I would suggest contact G.T. for barrel replacement as I believe he has the tools and skill for that task; however I think you will need to supply the barrel. I would suggest Charles Danner for reblue. Contact data for both can be found via search. I have a Model 1900 shooter (reblued and fairly beat-up) and must say I am quite pleased with it. I believe a project to return a M1900 to shootable status would be satisfying. Good luck in your project. Last edited by Thor; 07-08-2016 at 03:54 PM.

07-02-2016, 12:52 PM	#13
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Danner would be good for your reblue, I am not taking any work in at the moment. Thanks for the kind words. __________________ 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."

06-29-2016, 08:38 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	Thor may want to at least consider this project. His talents are remarkable.

06-29-2016, 09:08 AM	#3
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	I have sat on this pistol for a few years now and I feel that I am not hurting anything by having it restored. Just have to weigh the cost of restoration vs value of the restored piece. Who know the poor old thing may just only be good for a parts gun. Wayne

06-29-2016, 09:16 AM	#4
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	Thor AKA Ted Green! http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/

07-01-2016, 08:47 AM	#8
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	Ed would you be willing to part with any of these barrels . I havent decided what to do yet. I was waiting to see if Thor would chime in.

07-01-2016, 09:54 AM	#10
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	Thanks for the update. I am in no rush

07-01-2016, 10:02 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	AKA Thor is my dear friend Ted Green~~ http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/

07-02-2016, 01:48 PM	#14
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	Thor I would be willing to wait I am no hurry whatsoever

07-08-2016, 03:55 PM	#15
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Thats fine with me but I would get the barrel work done by GT as soon as you can, that way it wont be a hurdle to jump when I do get it __________________ 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."

07-08-2016, 06:06 PM	#16
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	My Two Favorite Experts!

07-12-2016, 09:35 AM	#17
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Well, please keep us informed on how your project is going. I simply love threads like this one, as it is always nice to have an old pistol coming back to life.

09-21-2016, 04:10 PM	#18
wayne8661 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kennett Square Pennsylvania Posts: 591 Thanks: 15 Thanked 334 Times in 104 Posts	Just an update. Pistol was sent to GT to see what miracle he can work on this tired old gun. I know he is scratching his head about it. I would like to keep the original barrel if possible.