Hairy's 1900 American Eagle Luger

Thor · 07-17-2003, 09:33 AM

A few before and after pictures, he should get it today. I have two more of these in my safe. One for Hugh Clark and one for Greg Kilburn. Sweet LUGERS!!! Hugh did a very good job on the grips, notice that big gouge just disappeared! Thanks Hairy for a fun project!
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Hairy · 07-17-2003, 03:56 PM

Thor: CHRISTMAS arrived! I must have been a really good boy because even my wife thinks it is beautiful (while she is not a gun lover, she does appreciate well-machined tools that are exquisite--and this one certainly is).

Simply stated, your skills are outstanding. Those photos of the before/after show what you had to work with and what you delivered! Beautiful, simply beautiful. Thank you Thor. Harry Dennis

Thor · 07-17-2003, 04:05 PM

Thanks Harry, the Eagle and strawed extractor really set these off dont they! I appreciate it! Thor

John Sabato · 07-17-2003, 04:08 PM

Thor... I just couldn't resist enhancing your "after" photo to show the real magic of your touch! You are a master pal!

Lugerlover · 07-17-2003, 04:30 PM

Thor,
That is the most amazing transformation that I have ever seen. Truly a beautiful job. Harry must be very happy.Congratulations on a job well done.
Bill

Frank · 07-17-2003, 09:27 PM

Hey Thor, that's a sweet Luger!! I imagine Hairy is more that well pleased!!

Hugh is amazing, isn't he?? He did about the same disappearing act for the grips on one of my 1906 AEs!!

Hairy · 07-17-2003, 10:55 PM

An interesting note: This evening while applying some Renaissance wax to the 1900 AE and to my 1978 AE (wanted to have the Luger beginning and the end, sort of), I noted that Thor's job was far, far better than that NIB 1978!!!

Couldn't believe it--the finish is better, the metal polish is better, even the grips are better! Sort of a sad commentary on today's manufacturing process, isn't it. Again, thanks, Thor.

Thor · 07-17-2003, 11:08 PM

Right on Frank, we REALLY must give Hugh more credit! His grip work is fabulous. Those grips looked factory new after he was finished. I asked Ron Wood about the early 1900 Lugers and he was very gracious to give me many details on how I should proceed on restoring them! REally appreciate all the help! BTW Harry, look for the second Luger tomorrow, it has been shipped!

07-17-2003, 09:33 AM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Hairy's 1900 American Eagle Luger A few before and after pictures, he should get it today. I have two more of these in my safe. One for Hugh Clark and one for Greg Kilburn. Sweet LUGERS!!! Hugh did a very good job on the grips, notice that big gouge just disappeared! Thanks Hairy for a fun project! <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HDB2.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HDB2.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HDB3.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HDB3.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HDB1.jpg" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HDB1.jpg" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> <a href="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HD1900AE2.JPG" target="_fullview"><img src="http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/HD1900AE2.JPG" width="400" alt="Click for fullsize image" /></a> __________________ 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."

07-17-2003, 04:05 PM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Thanks Harry, the Eagle and strawed extractor really set these off dont they! I appreciate it! Thor __________________ 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."

07-17-2003, 04:08 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Thor... I just couldn't resist enhancing your "after" photo to show the real magic of your touch! You are a master pal! __________________ 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..."*

07-17-2003, 11:08 PM	#8
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Right on Frank, we REALLY must give Hugh more credit! His grip work is fabulous. Those grips looked factory new after he was finished. I asked Ron Wood about the early 1900 Lugers and he was very gracious to give me many details on how I should proceed on restoring them! REally appreciate all the help! BTW Harry, look for the second Luger tomorrow, it has been shipped! __________________ 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."

07-17-2003, 03:56 PM	#2
Hairy User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thor: CHRISTMAS arrived! I must have been a really good boy because even my wife thinks it is beautiful (while she is not a gun lover, she does appreciate well-machined tools that are exquisite--and this one certainly is). Simply stated, your skills are outstanding. Those photos of the before/after show what you had to work with and what you delivered! Beautiful, simply beautiful. Thank you Thor. Harry Dennis

07-17-2003, 04:30 PM	#5
Lugerlover User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Thor, That is the most amazing transformation that I have ever seen. Truly a beautiful job. Harry must be very happy.Congratulations on a job well done. Bill

07-17-2003, 09:27 PM	#6
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 163 Times in 87 Posts	Hey Thor, that's a sweet Luger!! I imagine Hairy is more that well pleased!! Hugh is amazing, isn't he?? He did about the same disappearing act for the grips on one of my 1906 AEs!!

07-17-2003, 10:55 PM	#7
Hairy User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hudson, FL Posts: 120 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	An interesting note: This evening while applying some Renaissance wax to the 1900 AE and to my 1978 AE (wanted to have the Luger beginning and the end, sort of), I noted that Thor's job was far, far better than that NIB 1978!!! Couldn't believe it--the finish is better, the metal polish is better, even the grips are better! Sort of a sad commentary on today's manufacturing process, isn't it. Again, thanks, Thor.