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Unread 04-03-2020, 12:23 PM   #1
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Default Swiss Luger-Incredible repair to Cross in Sunburst

Brian Powley Engravers did this incredible repair, I am starting on the restoration of this pistol now.


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I am finding only one word: incredible
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He's the best! So blessed to have him as my engraver!
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He is indeed a superior Craftsman.
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Wow! Amazing!
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Ted,
You and Brian make a great team. I am constantly amazed with what Brian can do with an American Eagle crest.
Always wishing you the best,
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Always great to hear from you Ron and the other posters. I am having a ball doing these.
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Amazing work, this one needs progress reports from time to time if you can. Thank you for this post, John
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Outstanding - must be steady hands to do such work
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I remember when I started I was working with a gunsmith named Bill Adair from Texas. Bill was not only bluing but he was a skilled engraver that replaced marred or corroded markings. Bill told me he built his own 400 X stereo scope to do this intricate work.
Brian Powley has been trained by French Masters and did a presentation gun for President GWB and done many of the American Pistol Guild Guns raffled off in the American Handgunner Magazine. I truly am blessed to have gotten to work with him and other skilled artisans in this craft. They amaze me.
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Amazing work! I'm literally lost for words.
Congratulations Ted!

... and in these days stay safe!
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Wow.....the level of skill, knowledge and scholarship on this site amazes me.
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I am wondering in the original post, that in the Luger's original condition the damage almost looks like something acidic dripped on it, perhaps blood? Any thoughts on this? Any other examples? Curious! Perhaps a blast from something hard hitting it?
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I think rust was allowed to sit a long time in all those fine groves, working it's magic. Just my 2 cents worth. John
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