Restoring a 1920 Swiss Cross Abercrombie & Fitch Luger

[NGaAtty]

I inherited what appears to be a 1920 Swiss Cross Abercrombie & Fitch Luger. The serial number is 4 digits, starts with 30. Barrel says Abercrombie & Fitch Co New York Made in Switzerland. It's in what appears to be the original holster.

Pictures are below.

Question... It obviously needs some work, but I don't want to do anything to diminish its value. I know refinishing antique furniture can diminish its value, but I don't know about guns.

Any helpful suggestions?

 

[fistfullaholla]

Oh man it's junk... just trade me for a kel tec or something! LOL
I don't advise doing a thing to it, but there are others on here far more knowledgeable than I

 

[Shrek926]

Please, please, PLEASE... Do not do anything to the firearm. If it does not function maybe the most minor of repairs, but do not refinish or attempt to "restore" it.

 

[loadnplenty]

I agree with what the others have said. If you refinish that handgun you will knock possibly hundreds off the value.

 

[Leatherhead]

nice gun...and in the correct holster even...

 

[Joker82]

Do not touch it!!! It is very nice the way it sits. Restoring it will only diminish the value. Just make sure its properly oiled and enjoy what you have!

 

[RamRoddoc]

I'll echo all that has been said. Please do not "restore" this particular pistol. It is beautiful just like it is and in great condition as far as I can tell from the pics.

The (U.S.) holster looks like it's for a 1911 and it too is worth more to a collector.

 

[Ken Ford]

Just clean and oil it, then DON'T TOUCH IT!

 

[NGaAtty]

Yeah, that's what I suspected would be best. It's been cleaned and oiled. Everything seems to work smoothly. Haven't tried firing it yet, and probably won't.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[potenza]

Nice, any history