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06-08-2019, 02:31 PM | #1 |
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Two questions re: value
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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 |
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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!
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06-09-2019, 08:41 AM | #3 |
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My $.02:
Good grip repair is not a bad thing. I'd call it a wash or slight increase in value over a chip. But it depends on the worksmanship. Mild cleaning, diluted mineral spirits and a tooth brush is OK, but some here prefer original dirt. Absolutely, without a doubt, Tru-Oil is not appropriate. I have at times used a mixture of mineral spirits, with a few drops of linseed oil and Japan Dryer to clean grips and been very happy with the results. dju |
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Thanks for the replies
Thanks Don And David,
Your answers are exactly what I though. Since the benefit ($) of repairing the grip is relatively small I'll leave the grip as is an no Tru-Oil! |
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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.
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06-10-2019, 03:28 PM | #6 |
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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. |
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I think it was Gerry T. (sic) who does perfect at repairs!
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