Would like your opinion

[xseler]

Just completed a preventative maintenance on my second Mauser Luger -- reproduction by Mauser/Interarms made in 1974 (I believe). This weapon has never been fired and I do have the original box. I am concerned about the grips. They appear to have no factory finish on them. Also, they feel very dry to the touch. There lies my quandary.....should I put some conditioner on the grips?

I do intend to take this to the range in the future. I don't collect collectibles --- I collect nice useable things. But, it's only original once. I can't go back in time to remove the conditioner. I do admit that this is a 'good' issue to have......

 

[dennishoddy]

Since it's a reproduction, I wouldn't have any issues with refinishing the grips to an oil finish.
I don't see it hurting any resale if that is where this gun is headed.
That being said, it would be a mortal sin to touch anything on your real Luger.

 

[Profreedomokie]

I'd use tung oil .

 

[MR.T.]

Lemon oil I think is what I was told to used once.

 

[RickN]

I agree with using tung oil.

 

[Perplexed]

I agree, it’s a reproduction so no worries about reconditioning the grips. Thirds on pure tung oil, not the tung oil finish commonly sold in stores.

 

[xseler]

Great! Ya talked me into it!

I think I'll do mixture of 25% orange oil and 75% pure unprocessed tung oil. Thanks, gents!!


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[ronny]

Ha! You just wanted to show off your pistola. Nice. Your conclusion is a good one.

 

[bigred1]

I'd be showing it off every chance I got too.

 

[xseler]

Ha! You just wanted to show off your pistola. Nice. Your conclusion is a good one.

Nah, if I had wanted to showoff, it would've been this picture....