42 BYF question

4 Scale · 11-28-2018, 09:44 AM

I have found a stereo microscope is the ultimate tool for diagnosing re-blue. Typically local jewelers will let you use theirs to inspect an item although of course it helps if they already know you.

I have a stereo microscope, and I can tell you that all Lugers, even high-condition ones, have rust (pitting). On a high condition gun the pits are not visible without magnification but they are there. It is a question of degree. If it's a re-blue you can see rust in the base of the pits.

11-28-2018, 09:44 AM	#7
4 Scale User Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 544 Thanks: 194 Thanked 491 Times in 251 Posts	I have found a stereo microscope is the ultimate tool for diagnosing re-blue. Typically local jewelers will let you use theirs to inspect an item although of course it helps if they already know you. I have a stereo microscope, and I can tell you that all Lugers, even high-condition ones, have rust (pitting). On a high condition gun the pits are not visible without magnification but they are there. It is a question of degree. If it's a re-blue you can see rust in the base of the pits.