You aren't going to believe this...

[Mongo59]

I just scored a 1914 DWM P08 Luger from an Amishman. It was in a trade rather that bought outright but it is in good shootable condition.

It had been reblued in the past and is almost in the white again but it will clean up great. I will post pics as soon as I get it stripped down and out of the ultrasonic cleaner.

I am psych'd about this one. I am thinking about doing another "how to" post for a hand gun like the one I did for a Winnie 1897 on the long gun site but if all I will get is people trying to tell me I am ruining it or that I am commiting blasphemy then I won't put forth the effort.

Post thoughts here.

 

[Mgderf]

Congratulations, and I, for one, would enjoy perusing such a thread.
Awaiting pics...

 

[Hopper]

@Mongo59 - I think most of us on here are suckers for a fun build/restoration thread. As in I find myself loving @AllenM and his build threads. Please please proceed, don't leave us in suspense like this!

 

[johntheplinker]

Since it doesn't have the original finish anymore, I say go for it.

 

[ancjr]

Congratulations!

 

[Bugzilla]

Since it doesn't have the original finish anymore, I say go for it.

Just don't ruin it!

 

[bgcatty]

I’ve heard it said in “gun circles” that miracles do occasionally happen in real life. Congratulations!

 

[92FSTech]

Do it! But don't forget to take before pics so we can see the comparison!

 

[KellyinAvon]

Good trade @Mongo59 ! If you didn't get kicked by a horse in the negotiations then all went well

 

[jwamplerusa]

I just scored a 1914 DWM P08 Luger from an Amishman. It was in a trade rather that bought outright but it is in good shootable condition.

It had been reblued in the past and is almost in the white again but it will clean up great. I will post pics as soon as I get it stripped down and out of the ultrasonic cleaner.

I am psych'd about this one. I am thinking about doing another "how to" post for a hand gun like the one I did for a Winnie 1897 on the long gun site but if all I will get is people trying to tell me I am ruining it or that I am commiting blasphemy then I won't put forth the effort.

Post thoughts here.

No, ignore those who whine. The rest of us want to learn.

 

[Mgderf]

Good trade @Mongo59 ! If you didn't get kicked by a horse in the negotiations then all went well

I'd love to find an old Luger, or even a decent broom handle.
Getting one on trade would just be a huge bonus.

 

[tomcat13]

Congrats-looking forward to pics (Before & After)

 

[Pepi]

You been hanging out with the Amish Mafia

 

[MrSmitty]

Am I the only one who REALLY wants to hear the story of why/how an Amish man had a Luger??...Was his wife very plain, and churning butter?...Yeah I went there...

 

[Creedmoor]

Am I the only one who REALLY wants to hear the story of why/how an Amish man had a Luger??...Was his wife very plain, and churning butter?...Yeah I went there...

Most likely he bought it at a local auction.
Don't kid yourself, the Amish own Arms.

 

[Mongo59]

Starting with the before pics.



This is the same pic as above without flash. It makes things less harsh but I did the one flash for everyone to see the contrast. If you look at the sear and sear spring below the toggle knob you will see they had been blued before. From factory these plus the trigger would have been "straw". Also notice the bottom of the magazine is wood as are all the early P08's. The WWII are aluminum.



Easier to note the wood base to the mag here. Mismatched number on the mag with a series letter.

This is to show the barrel does not have the usual serial number and stamps that should be just in front of where the barrel meets the receiver. Another big "whoops" for the collector.

Misnumbered trigger. All parts will have the last two digits of the 4 number serial which for this gun is "48", but this trigger has "46" but upon closer exam it looks as if it was "16" but the struck a "4" over the "1".

Here you can see the toggle group is in much better condition than the rest of the weapon. The DWM marking and the "48" stamps can be clearly seen. The receiver rings like a tuning fork which is a test for cracks at the angles of the receiver. I think anyone can now see why I am excited. These parts will visually pop when blued.

The grips are in great condition as you can see, the screws have not been buggered. A perfect candidate for a stabilization.

After a further tear down it is off to the ultrasonic cleaner...

 

[Mongo59]

Good trade @Mongo59 ! If you didn't get kicked by a horse in the negotiations then all went well

These are good old order Amish. They have a driver with a big Chevy diesel truck to take them around as to not be condemned for the use of machinery...

Otherwise, I would have kicked the horse.

 

[Mongo59]

You been hanging out with the Amish Mafia

Not on Sundays...

 

[printcraft]

 

[Bluedragon]

Very nice Luger and a wonderful thread. It looks like it would be a good shooter.

If your right grip is at all loose with some wiggle and jiggle, order a set of rubber O rings from VZ grips for the 1911. They fit perfectly underneath the Luger's grip screw without being seen and keeps the right grip panel secured on tight.