Return of the Swiss

OIF2 · 12-30-2016, 11:01 PM

Got my Swiss receiver and barrel back from Ted ("Thor") yesterday...awesome work. He blued the barrel and receiver, perfectly matching the frame. This was the last stage in my Swiss rebuild/shooter project. Here's the end result. I didn't want to have a "new gun" look, but instead a pistol that looks well cared-for and well-used. I think this fills the bill. 7.65mm barrel bore is mint, a requirement I had for my shooter. I've posted photos of the gun in various stages of completion here in the restoration sub-forum if you're interested. Ted did some incredible work that makes my shooter look as good as it groups. I'm a happy guy!
Bob

Here's a "before" photo...DWM 9mm P08 receiver and barrel, worn stocks, etc.

Thor · 12-31-2016, 05:16 PM

That Luger had best barrel/bore, I have ever seen. Need to see before and after pics of the Swiss Cross, Brian Powley did a great job making it look factory new.

cirelaw · 12-31-2016, 06:01 PM

You are one of Gods' Handy Helpers, Happy Always, Eric

Ron Wood · 12-31-2016, 07:12 PM

The rebuild is to be proud of...Ted scores again (kudos to G.T. and Jim Solomon as well)! I would love to see the before and after chamber Swiss Cross restoration. I have heard that Brian does some remarkable work on restoring crests to include the more intricate American Eagle. It probably isn't appropriate to ask here but I am curious, what is the cost of such a crest redo?

OIF2 · 12-31-2016, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

The rebuild is to be proud of...Ted scores again! I would love to see the before and after chamber Swiss Cross restoration. I have heard that Brian does some remarkable work on restoring crests to include the more intricate American Eagle. It probably isn't appropriate to ask here but I am curious, what is the cost of such a crest redo?

I have a couple of "before" photos of the crest...I'll try to take photos of the redone crest tomorrow and post. I think it was $125.00 or so to re-do it, and well worth it.

I shot the Swiss today, and it was just like the test-fire phase...all the rounds dropped into the 10-ring. Almost boring.

I'm already thinking of buying another lost soul Luger for Ted to work his magic on...probably a full restoration this time. Project guns are SO addictive!
Bob

DonVoigt · 01-01-2017, 12:32 AM

Nice work; and a big "Amen" to the project addiction!

Lugerdoc · 01-01-2017, 11:45 AM

Bob, Glad to see that my NOS M29 Swiss barrel was used for a great project. Cudos, TH

OIF2 · 01-01-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Bob, Glad to see that my NOS M29 Swiss barrel was used for a great project. Cudos, TH

Roger that; the 1906 DWM receiver was yours, too! Worked out perfectly!
Bob

OIF2 · 01-01-2017, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Wood

The rebuild is to be proud of...Ted scores again (kudos to G.T. and Jim Solomon as well)! I would love to see the before and after chamber Swiss Cross restoration. I have heard that Brian does some remarkable work on restoring crests to include the more intricate American Eagle. It probably isn't appropriate to ask here but I am curious, what is the cost of such a crest redo?

Here ya go!

Just a note on the receiver...it's a DWM 1906, which obviously isn't correct for the later Swiss Bern 1906. My thoughts were to keep the crest because A, it looks so good, and B, I didn't want anyone to think I was possibly faking a correct Swiss Bern 1906. This one is what it is...a NICE Swiss shooter, but still a shooter.

Before...just back from G.T. Barrel fitted, ready for test-firing. The toggle train, trigger plate and frame are original and numbered. Barrel and receiver were from "LugerDoc".

All done. Nice work by Thor and Brian Powley

Ron Wood · 01-01-2017, 01:08 PM

Sharp! Looks great...thank you.
Ron

OIF2 · 01-01-2017, 01:16 PM

Oh, and the stocks were re-done by our own Jim Solomon. They're a perfect match to the gun as far as not looking too "new", but still gorgeous! Thanks, Jim!
Bob

rhuff · 01-01-2017, 02:16 PM

Bob,

All in all, I would say that you...and others, did yourselves proud!! Who here would not be proud to have this beauty in their safe?? 100% reliability and accuracy is just frosting on the cake....Congrats!!

cirelaw · 01-01-2017, 02:53 PM

One question? Were there any real differences between the Swiss and German lugers givin the same year?

Thor · 01-02-2017, 02:36 PM

Brian's BEFORE and AFTER Eagle Work.

cirelaw · 01-02-2017, 02:40 PM

WOW!!!!!!Awesome!

Thor · 07-22-2019, 09:37 PM

Really happy on the rust bluing match to the original bluing.

12-30-2016, 11:01 PM	#1
OIF2 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 83 Thanks: 133 Thanked 73 Times in 25 Posts	Return of the Swiss Got my Swiss receiver and barrel back from Ted ("Thor") yesterday...awesome work. He blued the barrel and receiver, perfectly matching the frame. This was the last stage in my Swiss rebuild/shooter project. Here's the end result. I didn't want to have a "new gun" look, but instead a pistol that looks well cared-for and well-used. I think this fills the bill. 7.65mm barrel bore is mint, a requirement I had for my shooter. I've posted photos of the gun in various stages of completion here in the restoration sub-forum if you're interested. Ted did some incredible work that makes my shooter look as good as it groups. I'm a happy guy! Bob Here's a "before" photo...DWM 9mm P08 receiver and barrel, worn stocks, etc. Last edited by OIF2; 12-31-2016 at 03:45 PM.

12-31-2016, 05:16 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	That Luger had best barrel/bore, I have ever seen. Need to see before and after pics of the Swiss Cross, Brian Powley did a great job making it look factory new. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

12-31-2016, 07:12 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	The rebuild is to be proud of...Ted scores again (kudos to G.T. and Jim Solomon as well)! I would love to see the before and after chamber Swiss Cross restoration. I have heard that Brian does some remarkable work on restoring crests to include the more intricate American Eagle. It probably isn't appropriate to ask here but I am curious, what is the cost of such a crest redo? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-01-2017, 12:32 AM	#6
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Nice work; and a big "Amen" to the project addiction! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

01-01-2017, 11:45 AM	#7
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Bob, Glad to see that my NOS M29 Swiss barrel was used for a great project. Cudos, TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

12-31-2016, 06:01 PM	#3
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	You are one of Gods' Handy Helpers, Happy Always, Eric

01-01-2017, 01:08 PM	#10
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Sharp! Looks great...thank you. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

01-01-2017, 01:16 PM	#11
OIF2 User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: TEXAS Posts: 83 Thanks: 133 Thanked 73 Times in 25 Posts	Oh, and the stocks were re-done by our own Jim Solomon. They're a perfect match to the gun as far as not looking too "new", but still gorgeous! Thanks, Jim! Bob

01-01-2017, 02:16 PM	#12
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	Bob, All in all, I would say that you...and others, did yourselves proud!! Who here would not be proud to have this beauty in their safe?? 100% reliability and accuracy is just frosting on the cake....Congrats!!

01-01-2017, 02:53 PM	#13
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	One question? Were there any real differences between the Swiss and German lugers givin the same year?

01-02-2017, 02:36 PM	#14
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Brian Powley Eagle Restoration Work Brian's BEFORE and AFTER Eagle Work. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

01-02-2017, 02:40 PM	#15
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	WOW!!!!!!Awesome! Attached Thumbnails

07-22-2019, 09:37 PM	#16
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Really happy on the rust bluing match to the original bluing. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."