black paint on a luger?

Ron Wood · 11-18-2002, 02:23 PM

If you look at the bottom of the barrel, I would guess that you will find markings indicating that the gun was tested to "XX tons/square inch" or words to that effect. In all probability your Luger visited Britan's shores and was proof tested and given a coat of a very durable black enamel over top the original finish. There is an "official" name for this enamel, but it escapes me for the moment. I will try to dig it up.

Found it! It is called "Suncorite".

11-18-2002, 02:23 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,052 Thanks: 1,124 Thanked 5,289 Times in 1,729 Posts	If you look at the bottom of the barrel, I would guess that you will find markings indicating that the gun was tested to "XX tons/square inch" or words to that effect. In all probability your Luger visited Britan's shores and was proof tested and given a coat of a very durable black enamel over top the original finish. There is an "official" name for this enamel, but it escapes me for the moment. I will try to dig it up. Found it! It is called "Suncorite". __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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