Test Eagle

Dwight Gruber · 02-25-2004, 05:38 AM

Here are some better pictures of Test Eagle #6761. It now has proper (though mismatched) breechblock and takedown lever. I cleaned up the left frame ear a bit, the safety area is now a bit brighter and obviously unblued and it now appears to me that what finish is left on this gun is original.

The markings in the top view do not show up well in the photograph, I decided against whitening them as being out of character with the condition of the gun.

I don't know if it is just that I am getting used to this gun, or pride of ownership, or simple rationalization, but it does seem to be in better shape than it first appeared to be, walking around the gun show.

--Dwight

drbuster · 02-25-2004, 09:45 AM

This is definitely a piece of history, Dwight. I think you did a great job compared to how it first looked. The right side of the frame is a bit unclear to me. Is "61" stamped on the end of the take down lever? I won't get into the restortion controversy, but I feel you should keep it as is: a great find.

Lugerdoc · 02-25-2004, 09:53 AM

Dwight, Nice start. Now you need Thor's services. If you plan to leave finish as is, I could have sold you a more pitted BB to match the rest of your finish. TH

Dwight Gruber · 02-25-2004, 11:52 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Herbert M. Fisher:
Is "61" stamped on the end of the take down lever?<hr /></blockquote>Boy, how I wish. Nope, its a dent.

--Dwight

wterrell · 02-25-2004, 03:36 PM

Dwight, I admire your pistol quite a bit. This piece, in its present condition, speaks to us quite a bit.

ViggoG · 02-25-2004, 05:26 PM

Hey Guys and Gals,
Dwight I think She Is Beautiful !
When I get that Old, I hope I look "THAT GOOD",
In fact I ain't near that old and "Still Wish I Looked That Good".
ViggoG

Steve Richards · 02-25-2004, 08:59 PM

Dwight,

I saw it at the show and think that since it is mostly original and you will not be shooting it a great deal my vote would be to not restore.

If it had been reblued in the past, that would be different.

Maybe I will see you again this Sunday. I am still thinking about the Astra 300 at a more reasonable price. It would give me a small, medium and large.

Steve

02-25-2004, 05:38 AM	#1
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	Test Eagle Here are some better pictures of Test Eagle #6761. It now has proper (though mismatched) breechblock and takedown lever. I cleaned up the left frame ear a bit, the safety area is now a bit brighter and obviously unblued and it now appears to me that what finish is left on this gun is original. The markings in the top view do not show up well in the photograph, I decided against whitening them as being out of character with the condition of the gun. I don't know if it is just that I am getting used to this gun, or pride of ownership, or simple rationalization, but it does seem to be in better shape than it first appeared to be, walking around the gun show. --Dwight

02-25-2004, 09:53 AM	#3
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	Dwight, Nice start. Now you need Thor's services. If you plan to leave finish as is, I could have sold you a more pitted BB to match the rest of your finish. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

02-25-2004, 11:52 AM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Originally posted by Herbert M. Fisher: <strong>Is "61" stamped on the end of the take down lever?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,Geneva">Boy, how I wish. Nope, its a dent. --Dwight

02-25-2004, 03:36 PM	#5
wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dwight, I admire your pistol quite a bit. This piece, in its present condition, speaks to us quite a bit. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

02-25-2004, 09:45 AM	#2
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	This is definitely a piece of history, Dwight. I think you did a great job compared to how it first looked. The right side of the frame is a bit unclear to me. Is "61" stamped on the end of the take down lever? I won't get into the restortion controversy, but I feel you should keep it as is: a great find.

02-25-2004, 05:26 PM	#6
ViggoG RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South Side Virginia Posts: 534 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hey Guys and Gals, Dwight I think She Is Beautiful ! When I get that Old, I hope I look "THAT GOOD", In fact I ain't near that old and "Still Wish I Looked That Good". ViggoG

02-25-2004, 08:59 PM	#7
Steve Richards User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 487 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dwight, I saw it at the show and think that since it is mostly original and you will not be shooting it a great deal my vote would be to not restore. If it had been reblued in the past, that would be different. Maybe I will see you again this Sunday. I am still thinking about the Astra 300 at a more reasonable price. It would give me a small, medium and large. Steve