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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Not sure what I have

« on: October 10, 2016, 09:59:39 PM »

Right side, at least all the serial numbers match.

any suggestions on what I should do? at this point, I think it is not good for much except as a shooter.

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Not sure what I have

« on: October 10, 2016, 09:55:50 PM »

here is the left side, doesn't look too good

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Not sure what I have

« on: October 05, 2016, 11:21:21 PM »

I will clean it up this weekend with some acetone and see what is underneath. will post pictures.

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Model 1934 Pistol / Re: Not sure what I have

« on: October 05, 2016, 09:57:21 AM »

I agree with you on all accounts as I am no stranger to firearms work. There is no value added to refinishing unless it is a shooter. The Dreaded Previous Owner had used a wire brush on the pistol and the original finish (which looked to be a nice patina) is damaged and I am not going to start a hot bluing process again. the bulk of my work is not for people that appreciate fine firearms. I may rust blue it if the finish is not too damaged once I remove all the paint. Here is a picture showing the markings.

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Model 1934 Pistol / Not sure what I have

« on: October 04, 2016, 10:02:21 PM »

So, I was getting into my car in the parking lot after work today and a middle aged guy gets out of his truck and approaches me. He asked if i was the Jim HXXXXX that used to be the armorer for 36XXth maintenance company (I happen to work on that post again). That was over 30 years ago but I assented that I was. He handed me a cardboard box and said "here, dad died and wanted you to have this". He refused to answer any questions and all I got was the make, model and plate number of his truck. I opened the box and found what looked like a Mauser 1914 (serial number 605XXX) I now know I have a 1934. The poor thing is missing a magazine, both grip screws and has been spray painted silver. It also has franzite imitation ivory grips. So I took it apart and cleaned it and it is in pretty good shape. Have ordered a mag and grips, will make the screws myself. looks like acetone will clean the paint off but I may cerakote it. Any comments?