German Luger - The Firearms Forum

grandpad · 06-17-2011, 09:27 PM

Hello, my Grandpa left me a german luger with pouch and extra clip. It has 1916 engraved on top as well as other engravings. How can I tell how much this is worth and where do I go to get it reconditioned?

valbehaved · 06-18-2011, 09:14 AM

We need good pictures of the gun and the holster, preferably in natural light with no flash...

Jim K · 06-18-2011, 02:16 PM

The best advice on Luger "reconditioning" (if by that you mean refinishing) is DON'T. In almost every case, any original finish, no matter how bad, is better than a refinish. Polish and reblue and you can kiss the collector value goodbye.

Jim

06-17-2011, 09:27 PM	#1
grandpad Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1	German Luger Hello, my Grandpa left me a german luger with pouch and extra clip. It has 1916 engraved on top as well as other engravings. How can I tell how much this is worth and where do I go to get it reconditioned? -->

06-18-2011, 09:14 AM	#2
valbehaved V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 234	Re: German Luger We need good pictures of the gun and the holster, preferably in natural light with no flash...

06-18-2011, 02:16 PM	#3
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: German Luger The best advice on Luger "reconditioning" (if by that you mean refinishing) is DON'T. In almost every case, any original finish, no matter how bad, is better than a refinish. Polish and reblue and you can kiss the collector value goodbye. Jim