Two questions re: value

meadowlark · 06-08-2019, 02:31 PM

First question:
Will the value of a collectible Luger decrease or increase if it has a grip with the "million dollar chip" repaired?
Second question:
Will the value of a collectable Luger increase or decrease if the grips are cleaned and oiled with Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish?
TIA

DonVoigt · 06-08-2019, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meadowlark

First question:
Will the value of a collectible Luger decrease or increase if it has a grip with the "million dollar chip" repaired?
Second question:
Will the value of a collectable Luger increase or decrease if the grips are cleaned and oiled with Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish?
TIA

A- depends on how bad the chip is, and how well the repair is done.
A good repair is not noticable and has little effect on the value, JMHO.

B-Depends! Clean grips on a well used pistol are not "right", neither are oily worn out grips on a 98% pistol.

Again, a light cleaning is probably ok on most pistols - IF they need it. But no tru oil!

I'd rather someone leave them alone and let me decide to clean or not to clean. JMHO.

But definitely no oil!

DavidJayUden · 06-09-2019, 08:41 AM

My $.02:
Good grip repair is not a bad thing. I'd call it a wash or slight increase in value over a chip. But it depends on the worksmanship.
Mild cleaning, diluted mineral spirits and a tooth brush is OK, but some here prefer original dirt. Absolutely, without a doubt, Tru-Oil is not appropriate. I have at times used a mixture of mineral spirits, with a few drops of linseed oil and Japan Dryer to clean grips and been very happy with the results.
dju

meadowlark · 06-09-2019, 02:50 PM

Thanks Don And David,
Your answers are exactly what I though. Since the benefit ($) of repairing the grip is relatively small I'll leave the grip as is an no Tru-Oil!

Geo99 · 06-09-2019, 10:50 PM

I know you already have the answers you were looking for, but IMO, a large chip in a numbered matching grip, properly repaired by Hugh Clark or Jim Solomon, will restore the value of the gun to what it should be. I always deduct value for chipped or incorrect (non-original) grips on any gun I am considering buying.

- Geo

meadowlark · 06-10-2019, 03:28 PM

Thanks Geo99,
I appreciate your input. If I decide to have it repaired and later the chip returns because I sell the gun to someone who decides to make it a "shooter". I believe the liability for repairing it again rests with me. I don't think I want that responsibility. I recently read that the chip is caused by the recoil action during firing and not by poor grip removal.

cirelaw · 06-10-2019, 03:37 PM

I think it was Gerry T. (sic) who does perfect at repairs!

cirelaw · 06-10-2019, 03:41 PM

G.T. Does magic, worth everything!

06-08-2019, 02:31 PM	#1
meadowlark User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 53 Thanks: 33 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Two questions re: value First question: Will the value of a collectible Luger decrease or increase if it has a grip with the "million dollar chip" repaired? Second question: Will the value of a collectable Luger increase or decrease if the grips are cleaned and oiled with Tru-Oil Gun Stock Finish? TIA

06-09-2019, 02:50 PM	#4
meadowlark User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 53 Thanks: 33 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Thanks for the replies Thanks Don And David, Your answers are exactly what I though. Since the benefit ($) of repairing the grip is relatively small I'll leave the grip as is an no Tru-Oil!

06-09-2019, 10:50 PM	#5
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 396 Thanks: 100 Thanked 125 Times in 74 Posts	I know you already have the answers you were looking for, but IMO, a large chip in a numbered matching grip, properly repaired by Hugh Clark or Jim Solomon, will restore the value of the gun to what it should be. I always deduct value for chipped or incorrect (non-original) grips on any gun I am considering buying. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

06-09-2019, 08:41 AM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	My $.02: Good grip repair is not a bad thing. I'd call it a wash or slight increase in value over a chip. But it depends on the worksmanship. Mild cleaning, diluted mineral spirits and a tooth brush is OK, but some here prefer original dirt. Absolutely, without a doubt, Tru-Oil is not appropriate. I have at times used a mixture of mineral spirits, with a few drops of linseed oil and Japan Dryer to clean grips and been very happy with the results. dju

06-10-2019, 03:28 PM	#6
meadowlark User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Florida Posts: 53 Thanks: 33 Thanked 26 Times in 13 Posts	Thanks Geo99, I appreciate your input. If I decide to have it repaired and later the chip returns because I sell the gun to someone who decides to make it a "shooter". I believe the liability for repairing it again rests with me. I don't think I want that responsibility. I recently read that the chip is caused by the recoil action during firing and not by poor grip removal.

06-10-2019, 03:37 PM	#7
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	I think it was Gerry T. (sic) who does perfect at repairs!

06-10-2019, 03:41 PM	#8
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	G.T. Does magic, worth everything!