G-Date Police Contract Gun B90/S92 proofs

Malcolm P. · 11-28-2004, 05:33 AM

Saw a G-date Luger at gun show with police sear and capture papers, so it is a not a post war rework. Appears all matching, but it has been heavily buffed and refinished (so bad the "G" was obliterated). But the proof markings were still legible and are B90/S92 proofs. Thought the police contract guns are later G date. Anyone seen other police guns with B90/S92 proofs? Would it be worthwhile to buy and restore (seller asking $895)?

Edward Tinker · 11-28-2004, 12:01 PM

The cost to restore starts at around $400 and up, so that has to be taken into consideration, and if letters have to be "fixed" then that adds to the cost. Also, in the collecting frat, a restored gun will never sell as well as an original piece, even if done very well.

Otherwise, WAIT for an original piece.

Ed

Malcolm P. · 11-28-2004, 09:38 PM

OOPS!!! Went back with another collector more familar with police modified guns with sear safety. Suffice to say it WAS NOT A police gun.

11-28-2004, 05:33 AM	#1
Malcolm P. User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	G-Date Police Contract Gun B90/S92 proofs Saw a G-date Luger at gun show with police sear and capture papers, so it is a not a post war rework. Appears all matching, but it has been heavily buffed and refinished (so bad the "G" was obliterated). But the proof markings were still legible and are B90/S92 proofs. Thought the police contract guns are later G date. Anyone seen other police guns with B90/S92 proofs? Would it be worthwhile to buy and restore (seller asking $895)?

11-28-2004, 12:01 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,931 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,527 Times in 2,090 Posts	The cost to restore starts at around $400 and up, so that has to be taken into consideration, and if letters have to be "fixed" then that adds to the cost. Also, in the collecting frat, a restored gun will never sell as well as an original piece, even if done very well. Otherwise, WAIT for an original piece. Ed __________________ 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

11-28-2004, 09:38 PM	#3
Malcolm P. User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OOPS!!! Went back with another collector more familar with police modified guns with sear safety. Suffice to say it WAS NOT A police gun.