Lugers with wear

Tony Min · 09-29-2013, 04:04 PM

I have the Luger collecting bug. But what draws me is guns with patina and wear. I appreciate the perfect 98% finish ones but what attracts me more for owning is the ones with holster wear. The been there done that look. The ones with a story to tell. And they are telling it by just looking at them.

This will make for an interesting collection. Since these will be easier to find and easier to finance.

What are other's opinion about this? Does everyone want perfect specimen?

Do I want to rescue? Am I a co-dependent gun collector?

kzullick · 09-29-2013, 04:57 PM

They all have their own story behind them, and I personally like them all, perfect or battle worn.

Kitkat041836 · 09-29-2013, 05:03 PM

I have a Artillery Rig and the strap that holds the holster to the
wooden stock had what I thought was a burn hole in it so I sent it to Jerry Burney to see if he could fix it or hide it in some way,he told me it was from schrap metal and who ever was carring thet rig probley died from schrap metal wounds. Talk about history I decided to leave it alone.
Thanks,George Fortier

George Anderson · 09-29-2013, 06:07 PM

Most "been there done that" WWII firearms got that look in the glove compartment of a pick-up in the years following the war. All soldiers looked after their weapons either before or right after their stomachs.

alvin · 09-29-2013, 06:41 PM

Averagely, commercial guns bought by private owners were better preserved than military issued ones. But there are exceptions,,,, still depends on falling into whose hands. The following military DWM is in exceptional shape, the other commercial Mauser,,,,, using a commercial gun to this shape is not an easy task. It went through quite amount of hardships in the past. The annoying part is not losing extra 10% or 20% or 30% of blue, it's the rust, pits, replaced parts, poor repair, etc, common on lower grade guns. From that angle, this Mauser still has original parts in the description, that's good news, except the retailer's address was partially erased by someone.

Sergio Natali · 09-30-2013, 06:06 AM

I agree, I like well restored ones, but somehow I prefer the ones with holster wear, I mean with a "page of real history" with them; for instance I've always liked Swiss Lugers, DWM and Swiss made W+F ones, BUT I confess that I feel fashinated by old P.08.

Tony Min · 09-30-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

I agree, I like well restored ones, but somehow I prefer the ones with holster wear, I mean with a "page of real history" with them; for instance I've always liked Swiss Lugers, DWM and Swiss made W+F ones, BUT I confess that I feel fashinated by old P.08.

Restored as in refinished? I would rather have a 60% original than a 100% restored.

Don M · 09-30-2013, 01:11 PM

Here's one with more than holster wear: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=23910

Sergio Natali · 09-30-2013, 01:53 PM

Quote "Restored as in refinished? I would rather have a 60% original than a 100% restored." Unquote

I agreee completely with you, but I have seen some gorgeous results of THOR's work.

Douglas Jr. · 10-01-2013, 10:41 AM

There is no right or wrong answer to your question. It is all a matter of preference and, most of all, if you feel yourself comfortable and happy with your gun at the end of the day.

rhuff · 10-01-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Douglas Jr.

There is no right or wrong answer to your question. It is all a matter of preference and, most of all, if you feel yourself comfortable and happy with your gun at the end of the day.

I agree 100% with this!!

09-29-2013, 04:04 PM	#1
Tony Min User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 14 Posts	Lugers with wear I have the Luger collecting bug. But what draws me is guns with patina and wear. I appreciate the perfect 98% finish ones but what attracts me more for owning is the ones with holster wear. The been there done that look. The ones with a story to tell. And they are telling it by just looking at them. This will make for an interesting collection. Since these will be easier to find and easier to finance. What are other's opinion about this? Does everyone want perfect specimen? Do I want to rescue? Am I a co-dependent gun collector?

09-29-2013, 06:41 PM	#5
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Averagely, commercial guns bought by private owners were better preserved than military issued ones. But there are exceptions,,,, still depends on falling into whose hands. The following military DWM is in exceptional shape, the other commercial Mauser,,,,, using a commercial gun to this shape is not an easy task. It went through quite amount of hardships in the past. The annoying part is not losing extra 10% or 20% or 30% of blue, it's the rust, pits, replaced parts, poor repair, etc, common on lower grade guns. From that angle, this Mauser still has original parts in the description, that's good news, except the retailer's address was partially erased by someone. Attached Thumbnails

09-30-2013, 06:06 AM	#6
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	I agree, I like well restored ones, but somehow I prefer the ones with holster wear, I mean with a "page of real history" with them; for instance I've always liked Swiss Lugers, DWM and Swiss made W+F ones, BUT I confess that I feel fashinated by old P.08. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

09-30-2013, 01:11 PM	#8
Don M Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,429 Thanks: 67 Thanked 292 Times in 191 Posts	Here's one with more than holster wear: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=23910 __________________ Regards, Don donmaus1@aol.com Author of History Writ in Steel: German Police Markings 1900-1936 http://www.historywritinsteel.com

09-30-2013, 01:53 PM	#9
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	Quote "Restored as in refinished? I would rather have a 60% original than a 100% restored." Unquote I agreee completely with you, but I have seen some gorgeous results of THOR's work. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

09-29-2013, 04:57 PM	#2
kzullick Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: East Berwick, Pennsylvania Posts: 227 Thanks: 614 Thanked 100 Times in 81 Posts	They all have their own story behind them, and I personally like them all, perfect or battle worn.

09-29-2013, 05:03 PM	#3
Kitkat041836 RIP Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 195 Thanks: 0 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	I have a Artillery Rig and the strap that holds the holster to the wooden stock had what I thought was a burn hole in it so I sent it to Jerry Burney to see if he could fix it or hide it in some way,he told me it was from schrap metal and who ever was carring thet rig probley died from schrap metal wounds. Talk about history I decided to leave it alone. Thanks,George Fortier

09-29-2013, 06:07 PM	#4
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,528 Times in 787 Posts	Most "been there done that" WWII firearms got that look in the glove compartment of a pick-up in the years following the war. All soldiers looked after their weapons either before or right after their stomachs.

10-01-2013, 10:41 AM	#10
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	There is no right or wrong answer to your question. It is all a matter of preference and, most of all, if you feel yourself comfortable and happy with your gun at the end of the day.