Paperweight LUGER 1908 Commercial????

[joepamjohn]

I have a Luger that appears to be a 1908 Commercial in .30 caliber. SN# 15495. It was obviously buried and is completely frozen and will never be anything more that a paper weight. The only thing that moves is the safety lever. I understand that these were a very desirable variation (in good working order) but figured it may be desirable to a Luger collector? This gun has scale and rust, but you can clearly still see the serial number. It also sadly appears it was a matching numbers gun since the serial number is also on the barrel and the last two digits are on the take down lever. You can also clearly see the DWM crest on the toggle. Can this gun be sold as a paperweight without any DOJ paperwork? I figured it could, but after all this is California where most gun laws don't make sense.

Thanks in advance... John

[pacrat]

Sorry John

You can also clearly see the DWM crest on the toggle.

Doing the required "seeing" would only be possible if you post pictures, or links to pictures.

CRAP, ya got me you tricky devil. You added the pics while I was typing.

[pacrat]

Since it was at one time a functional firearm.

I believe, but not absofreak'nlutely sure that ATF and Ca-DOJ require that there be specific CUTS to the receiver/frame. Before it can legally be considered a NON-firearm.

[71MUSTY]

Sweet, that will buff right out.

[boopiejones]

I’d be tempted to toss that in a vat of clp or even something harsh like liquid wrench and see what happens. Certainly can’t make it much worse.

[Gowking]

Calling Ajax22...

[SonofWWIIDI]

Fix it!! At least to shootable condition.

JMHO

[SkyHawk]

Let me guess, another hand select from Classic?

[joepamjohn]

Fix it!! At least to shootable condition.

JMHO

There is no way it will ever shoot. It's rusted solid.

[ErikC12]

Sadly, it's a "firearm" until it's torch cut. I had to ask a similar question to DOJ not long ago.

[redcliff]

That appears to be earlier than a 1908, possibly a rare 1902. The scalloped ears on the toggle are similar to those on my 1902 carbine.

[joepamjohn]

Thanks for the replies. I was hoping to sell it as a paperweight/conversation piece, but if it needs to be drosed I think I will just keep it. I don't have the heart to cut it up.

[redcliff]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?t=1199500 might give you some ideas on cleaning it up.

[joepamjohn]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s....php?t=1199500 might give you some ideas on cleaning it up.

Thanks for the link. This gun is far worse off, but I will give it a try when I have some time to set it up.

John

[Gowking]

Look up Ajax22’s posts and videos. Electrolysis is your friend here.