chrome 1917 DWM

Nick Davis · 02-08-2004, 02:15 PM

Forum,
I was just offered a chrome 1917 DWM all matching
can this be restored , and for how much?
I will see this gun in march. Nick

lugerholsterrepair · 02-08-2004, 02:51 PM

Nick, there are many considerations as to condition for restoration such as was the pistol hard polished before the chroming process? If not the stampings should be crisp under the chrome and the edges sharp. If it was over polished before chroming the pistol will not be worth restoration.

The rarity also plays a part as the restoration is likely to run $400.00 or better if it is rust blued. It might be better to pass on this one and invest in one that does not need restoration. You have to do the math. If it is a common model I would have some reservations about it.

Yes, the chrome can be removed by reversing the electrochemical process. Expensive.

You must consider what your purpose is for the pistol, collector value goes out the window so it is a shooter. I wouldn't put all that time and trouble into a shooter unless someone gave me the pistol for free or it was specially marked or rare.Jerry Burney

Nick Davis · 02-08-2004, 03:27 PM

Jerry ,
thanks for your insitefull comment i think that
i will pass on this one.
Nick

Pete Ebbink · 02-08-2004, 04:47 PM

Hello Nick,

Noticed by your user profile that a 1913 Erfurt might be on your luger-hunting list...

Have you checked out the folks at Simpson's, as they seem to have a couple of 1913 offerings :

http://www.simpsonltd.com/LugerRoom/...urt_lugers.htm

Prices with dealers tend to be higher...but Bob and Brad Simpson seem to have solid reputations with most folks. Spend some time with them on the phone and ask what small parts may or may not be Erufrt proofed...

Regards,

Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />

02-08-2004, 02:15 PM	#1
Nick Davis User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	chrome 1917 DWM Forum, I was just offered a chrome 1917 DWM all matching can this be restored , and for how much? I will see this gun in march. Nick

02-08-2004, 02:51 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,772 Thanks: 4,940 Thanked 3,124 Times in 1,434 Posts	Nick, there are many considerations as to condition for restoration such as was the pistol hard polished before the chroming process? If not the stampings should be crisp under the chrome and the edges sharp. If it was over polished before chroming the pistol will not be worth restoration. The rarity also plays a part as the restoration is likely to run $400.00 or better if it is rust blued. It might be better to pass on this one and invest in one that does not need restoration. You have to do the math. If it is a common model I would have some reservations about it. Yes, the chrome can be removed by reversing the electrochemical process. Expensive. You must consider what your purpose is for the pistol, collector value goes out the window so it is a shooter. I wouldn't put all that time and trouble into a shooter unless someone gave me the pistol for free or it was specially marked or rare.Jerry Burney __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 l[email protected] 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

02-08-2004, 03:27 PM	#3
Nick Davis User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Layton, Utah Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jerry , thanks for your insitefull comment i think that i will pass on this one. Nick

02-08-2004, 04:47 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hello Nick, Noticed by your user profile that a 1913 Erfurt might be on your luger-hunting list... Have you checked out the folks at Simpson's, as they seem to have a couple of 1913 offerings : http://www.simpsonltd.com/LugerRoom/...urt_lugers.htm Prices with dealers tend to be higher...but Bob and Brad Simpson seem to have solid reputations with most folks. Spend some time with them on the phone and ask what small parts may or may not be Erufrt proofed... Regards, Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />