Strawed parts

[Johnny Peppers]

While not the same thing, the old time shotgun makers lacquered the casehardening on their shotguns to bring out the brilliant colors of the casehardening. As there is no evidence to indicate that strawing was used for any purpose other than a beautiful contrasting color to the blue of the Luger, the parts could have been originally lacquered to enhance the straw color. As on the shotguns the lacquer would not have lasted long with use.