1917 DWM Restoration by Thor

hughscpa · 02-27-2020, 03:20 PM

Then was the "Gesichert" painted on some originally or is that also an owner option?

Thor · 02-27-2020, 03:26 PM

The safeties were always painted in by the factories. Early DWM, Erfurt, Simson were painted in a tan yellow color. Mausers used an off white color. I try to duplicate these in my restorations.

02-27-2020, 03:26 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 971 Times in 277 Posts	The safeties were always painted in by the factories. Early DWM, Erfurt, Simson were painted in a tan yellow color. Mausers used an off white color. I try to duplicate these in my restorations. __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

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02-27-2020, 03:20 PM	#1
hughscpa User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Coffeen, IL Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 24 Times in 15 Posts	Then was the "Gesichert" painted on some originally or is that also an owner option?