Another test eagle

Mike B · 12-30-2011, 10:40 PM

Thanks for the nice and complimentary comments. To answer a couple that might need a little clarification: all the straw color looks to be a bit fresher than the pistol itself. I guess sometime in the one hundred plus years of its existence, somebody thought a new straw job would make it look better. As far the the witness marks, the difference is so slight, I really don't think there is any cause for concern. It is highly possible that someone removed the barrel and could not fully tighten it. Yes, I do agree that it is amazing that the original grips are still on the Luger. The numbers are very clear and the proof marks, that were discussed in an earlier thread, are very clear as well. The left grip panel does look like it has excessive wear in the photo. That is only a result of poor lighting; both grip panels are in great condition. And finally to Clark, yes it is rather amazing that this is only the 30th or so in the Bannerman lot. Thanks again for all the kind words,

Mike

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12-30-2011, 10:40 PM	#10
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 272 Times in 100 Posts	Thanks for the nice and complimentary comments. To answer a couple that might need a little clarification: all the straw color looks to be a bit fresher than the pistol itself. I guess sometime in the one hundred plus years of its existence, somebody thought a new straw job would make it look better. As far the the witness marks, the difference is so slight, I really don't think there is any cause for concern. It is highly possible that someone removed the barrel and could not fully tighten it. Yes, I do agree that it is amazing that the original grips are still on the Luger. The numbers are very clear and the proof marks, that were discussed in an earlier thread, are very clear as well. The left grip panel does look like it has excessive wear in the photo. That is only a result of poor lighting; both grip panels are in great condition. And finally to Clark, yes it is rather amazing that this is only the 30th or so in the Bannerman lot. Thanks again for all the kind words, Mike