Uncle left me his wwll Luger

John Henderson · 04-12-2003, 10:43 AM

My Uncle and Aunt left me the Luger my Uncle brought back from the war. It has no rust and well over 90% of the blue. It has a holster with a clip holder with a full clip in the holster and a empty clip in the gun. I took rem. oil and sprayed it down so it would not rust with all the handling it is getting now. I would like to know what I can do or how to clean and protect the gun and holster from any new damage. It has all matching number parts(147)and it is a p.08 with byf and 47 on the toggle inscription. I would like nothing to happen to this gun because it meant so much to my Uncle and my Uncle meant so much to me. If anyone is interested in helping me out my email addr. is <[email protected]>
Thank You

John D. · 04-12-2003, 10:52 AM

Hi John..!

First and foremost - WELCOME to the LugerForum!

Second, when you enter the site here: http://www.lugerforum.com/ - on the left side, you will see a menu, just click on the "Technical Information" link, and that will help you understand how to strip and assemble your byf. You may want to do that to give it a good cleaning, inspection and lubrication...

A couple of notes here before the others help you out with their comments/advice....

If you have wood grips on your byf, keep the oil/lubricant away from them... As well, keep the oil away from the holster...

Also - after handling it - you may want to do a quick wipe-down with a gun cloth, which will remove the excess rem-oil and acid left from hands as it is handled...

Best to you - and welcome again!

John Henderson · 04-12-2003, 11:37 AM

Well I guess I have already messed up. When I sprayed the gun with the teflon rem oil I sprayed the wood grips because they did not look like they had a finish to them so how do I get the oil off them or did I screw them up for good?
Let me know
John

Edward Tinker · 04-12-2003, 12:48 PM

John, same thing John D said, on your left is also a FAQ and there is a section on cleaning grips. I would imagine that just some soap and water, or murpheys oil soap or simple green, all not abrasive and easy on the wood would take any oil right out, then just let them completely dry before putting back onto the gun

Ed

Herb · 04-13-2003, 12:01 AM

John H., I have scrubbed down several sets of filthy grips in the kitchen sink using a tooth brush and Lysol 'Direct' which is a pretty good grease eater. When they are finished they look a horrible greyish color but when completely dry the normal color will return. When they are dry I put a couple of coats of Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax on them using a tooth brush, wipe them dry, then buff with another tooth brush. A word of caution here though, if the pistol looks well used, the grips should also look well used. A battle weary Luger with nice clean grips instantly raises a warning flag, something is not right, if you get the drift of what I'm saying. Most of mine are shooters so it doesn't really make much difference as to the appearance, if the pistol is refinished go ahead and do the grips too.

John D., I love your avitar, great one!!

04-12-2003, 10:43 AM	#1
John Henderson New User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma, USA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Uncle left me his wwll Luger My Uncle and Aunt left me the Luger my Uncle brought back from the war. It has no rust and well over 90% of the blue. It has a holster with a clip holder with a full clip in the holster and a empty clip in the gun. I took rem. oil and sprayed it down so it would not rust with all the handling it is getting now. I would like to know what I can do or how to clean and protect the gun and holster from any new damage. It has all matching number parts(147)and it is a p.08 with byf and 47 on the toggle inscription. I would like nothing to happen to this gun because it meant so much to my Uncle and my Uncle meant so much to me. If anyone is interested in helping me out my email addr. is <[email protected]> Thank You

04-12-2003, 12:48 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	John, same thing John D said, on your left is also a FAQ and there is a section on cleaning grips. I would imagine that just some soap and water, or murpheys oil soap or simple green, all not abrasive and easy on the wood would take any oil right out, then just let them completely dry before putting back onto the gun Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

04-13-2003, 12:01 AM	#5
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	John H., I have scrubbed down several sets of filthy grips in the kitchen sink using a tooth brush and Lysol 'Direct' which is a pretty good grease eater. When they are finished they look a horrible greyish color but when completely dry the normal color will return. When they are dry I put a couple of coats of Birchwood Casey Gun Stock Wax on them using a tooth brush, wipe them dry, then buff with another tooth brush. A word of caution here though, if the pistol looks well used, the grips should also look well used. A battle weary Luger with nice clean grips instantly raises a warning flag, something is not right, if you get the drift of what I'm saying. Most of mine are shooters so it doesn't really make much difference as to the appearance, if the pistol is refinished go ahead and do the grips too. John D., I love your avitar, great one!! __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

04-12-2003, 10:52 AM	#2
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	Hi John..! First and foremost - WELCOME to the LugerForum! Second, when you enter the site here: http://www.lugerforum.com/ - on the left side, you will see a menu, just click on the "Technical Information" link, and that will help you understand how to strip and assemble your byf. You may want to do that to give it a good cleaning, inspection and lubrication... A couple of notes here before the others help you out with their comments/advice.... If you have wood grips on your byf, keep the oil/lubricant away from them... As well, keep the oil away from the holster... Also - after handling it - you may want to do a quick wipe-down with a gun cloth, which will remove the excess rem-oil and acid left from hands as it is handled... Best to you - and welcome again!

04-12-2003, 11:37 AM	#3
John Henderson New User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma, USA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I guess I have already messed up. When I sprayed the gun with the teflon rem oil I sprayed the wood grips because they did not look like they had a finish to them so how do I get the oil off them or did I screw them up for good? Let me know John