Ted Green Restoration

RP · 10-29-2013, 04:12 PM

Just a long overdue thanks to Ted, Hugh, and G.T. for their contributions to a old restoration project that I have enjoyed for many years now. Haven't seen one of these posted in a while, and pictures do not do justice. Rust blue finish, straw/fire-blued small parts, it is my example of a BBQ-Luger in all of its' politically incorrectness(finish) for a 1939 S-42. Was originally purchased as an all matching, very nice, but dipped shooter that Ted consented to perform a "TDJ" on. Hugh refinished the grips and G.T. added a custom aluminum mag bottom. Had intended to shoot some, but just too darn nice, so it remains as delivered from Thor. Thanks guys, RP.

cirelaw · 10-29-2013, 05:48 PM

Wow!!!!~~A child is reborn, Teamwork!! ~~Eric

K.Wilhelm · 10-30-2013, 07:42 AM

RP- beautiful S/42; thanks for sharing. KW

Sergio Natali · 10-30-2013, 09:14 AM

She's a beauty indeed! Gorgeous restoration.

rhuff · 10-30-2013, 03:49 PM

That is just beautiful!! I would love to have that Luger in my safe.

RP · 10-30-2013, 05:06 PM

The 1939 is actually a Code-42, my bad. I'd be remiss not to mention that G.T. both crafted a custom aluminum bottom for the project as well as modify an original FXO center pin magazine. I wanted a pre-1937 looking Luger finish including a heavy duty magazine with side pin attachment, but not showing any mag body below the frame(mag-well) like standard FXO's. I don't know if G.T. currently offers this non-standard modification since it risks cutting a perfectly good FXO to accomplish the task. Anyway, it is excellent with a perfect side "pin" retainer; G.T. also provided his performance package spring/follower for reliable 9mm feeding. This luger is pristine internally, tight, shows little to no mechanical wear, but best of all has a POW affect when looking at it in person thanks to Ted's dedicated craftsmanship.

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Hugh · 11-05-2013, 02:21 PM

You need to take that sucker out and SHOOT IT!

kurusu · 11-06-2013, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugh

You need to take that sucker out and SHOOT IT!

Ditto.

Life's too short.

Zorba · 11-06-2013, 12:33 PM

Ditto, ditto!

Its GOTTA go bang at least once!

RP · 01-02-2014, 12:23 PM

Thanks for all the kind replies, I may shoot this code-42 in near future. Happy New Year!

Sergio Natali · 01-02-2014, 01:17 PM

First of all congratulations indeed, I think that now you really have a real piece of art in your safe, and I'm a bit envious I confess.

About the shooting isssue, I've often been dragged into this old question: "to shoot or not to shoot the damn thing", and generally I recommend "NOT to shoot old and scarce guns in their original pristine condition", BUT in this case I would at least test it with all the possible care and respect for the work done to it.
After all if it hasn't been shot, than I argue that it is not a gun. Some people would say that a ship isn't a ship until it floats, until then, it is just a funny shaped piece of construction.

Functional art after all should work, and nothing is proven to work until it does what it is expected to do.
A Ferrari or a Bugatti are surely works of art suitable for display in a modern art museum, but I argue that Mr Enzo Ferrari did not intend for that and no doubt he built his cars to be driven.
A Stradivarius is only really appreciated when it is played.

Have a good 2014, and safe shooting!

IMHO

cirelaw · 01-02-2014, 03:27 PM

Sergio a point well taken. I wish I owned some of your fine examples~~~Eric

RP · 02-14-2014, 10:50 PM

Thanks to all who responded. I have listed this pistole for sale in the classifieds section below. Just too darn nice for me to shoot!

stressed · 02-15-2014, 03:42 AM

Man that is a beautiful gun.

Carmoney · 03-12-2014, 02:20 AM

It is indeed a beautiful gun!

After the Fedex truck dropped it off at my office, I spent most of the afternoon admiring it, and as soon as I got home I promptly went outside and put a mag full of 9mm WWB through it. It functioned perfectly! I am looking forward to shooting it again in the daylight.

My very first Luger! I'm very pleased with my purchase.

John Sabato · 03-12-2014, 09:31 AM

Congrats on your purchase of one FINE looking P.08 Ted Green's work is just awe inspiring to look at.

10-29-2013, 04:12 PM	#1
RP User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Ted Green Restoration--See classifieds section Just a long overdue thanks to Ted, Hugh, and G.T. for their contributions to a old restoration project that I have enjoyed for many years now. Haven't seen one of these posted in a while, and pictures do not do justice. Rust blue finish, straw/fire-blued small parts, it is my example of a BBQ-Luger in all of its' politically incorrectness(finish) for a 1939 S-42. Was originally purchased as an all matching, very nice, but dipped shooter that Ted consented to perform a "TDJ" on. Hugh refinished the grips and G.T. added a custom aluminum mag bottom. Had intended to shoot some, but just too darn nice, so it remains as delivered from Thor. Thanks guys, RP. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by RP; 02-14-2014 at 10:46 PM.

10-29-2013, 05:48 PM	#2
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	Team Work At Its Finest!! Wow!!!!~~A child is reborn, Teamwork!! ~~Eric

10-30-2013, 07:42 AM	#3
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	RP- beautiful S/42; thanks for sharing. KW __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

10-30-2013, 09:14 AM	#4
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	She's a beauty indeed! Gorgeous restoration. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

11-05-2013, 02:21 PM	#7
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	*You need to take that sucker out and SHOOT IT!* __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

10-30-2013, 03:49 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 2,692 Thanked 959 Times in 705 Posts	That is just beautiful!! I would love to have that Luger in my safe.

10-30-2013, 05:06 PM	#6
RP User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	The 1939 is actually a Code-42, my bad. I'd be remiss not to mention that G.T. both crafted a custom aluminum bottom for the project as well as modify an original FXO center pin magazine. I wanted a pre-1937 looking Luger finish including a heavy duty magazine with side pin attachment, but not showing any mag body below the frame(mag-well) like standard FXO's. I don't know if G.T. currently offers this non-standard modification since it risks cutting a perfectly good FXO to accomplish the task. Anyway, it is excellent with a perfect side "pin" retainer; G.T. also provided his performance package spring/follower for reliable 9mm feeding. This luger is pristine internally, tight, shows little to no mechanical wear, but best of all has a POW affect when looking at it in person thanks to Ted's dedicated craftsmanship.

11-06-2013, 12:33 PM	#9
Zorba User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Merritt Island, Fl Posts: 951 Thanks: 776 Thanked 526 Times in 289 Posts	Ditto, ditto! Its GOTTA go bang at least once!

01-02-2014, 12:23 PM	#10
RP User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for all the kind replies, I may shoot this code-42 in near future. Happy New Year!

01-02-2014, 01:17 PM	#11
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	First of all congratulations indeed, I think that now you really have a real piece of art in your safe, and I'm a bit envious I confess. About the shooting isssue, I've often been dragged into this old question: "to shoot or not to shoot the damn thing", and generally I recommend "NOT to shoot old and scarce guns in their original pristine condition", BUT in this case I would at least test it with all the possible care and respect for the work done to it. After all if it hasn't been shot, than I argue that it is not a gun. Some people would say that a ship isn't a ship until it floats, until then, it is just a funny shaped piece of construction. Functional art after all should work, and nothing is proven to work until it does what it is expected to do. A Ferrari or a Bugatti are surely works of art suitable for display in a modern art museum, but I argue that Mr Enzo Ferrari did not intend for that and no doubt he built his cars to be driven. A Stradivarius is only really appreciated when it is played. Have a good 2014, and safe shooting! IMHO __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

01-02-2014, 03:27 PM	#12
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	Sergio a point well taken. I wish I owned some of your fine examples~~~Eric

02-14-2014, 10:50 PM	#13
RP User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 26 Thanks: 4 Thanked 16 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks to all who responded. I have listed this pistole for sale in the classifieds section below. Just too darn nice for me to shoot!

02-15-2014, 03:42 AM	#14
stressed User Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 197 Thanks: 41 Thanked 43 Times in 30 Posts	Man that is a beautiful gun. __________________ Looking for any Mauser S/42 #89 parts

03-12-2014, 02:20 AM	#15
Carmoney New User Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It is indeed a beautiful gun! After the Fedex truck dropped it off at my office, I spent most of the afternoon admiring it, and as soon as I got home I promptly went outside and put a mag full of 9mm WWB through it. It functioned perfectly! I am looking forward to shooting it again in the daylight. My very first Luger! I'm very pleased with my purchase.

03-12-2014, 09:31 AM	#16
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	Congrats on your purchase of one FINE looking P.08 Ted Green's work is just awe inspiring to look at. __________________ 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..."*