Test Luger on GB

LugerVern · 05-23-2009, 03:55 AM

I like reading the reviews and comments, always learn something.

AE Test guns are way out of my area but I did notice a couple of things of interest that maybe someone could comment on.

The indent on the safety is very small, is this of concern?

I also don't really like the crest:
The head looks a bit wrong to me: "beak, eyes and front of the neck".
The top of the shield looks smooth.
Also, if you follow the top edge of the right wing ( as your looking at it) down to the shield you will notice that it makes a sharp 90 degree downward turn.

This may all be glare from a camera flash, be carfull my friends.

Vern

PhilOhio · 05-24-2009, 10:59 AM

I doubt that any firearms markings or currency authentication expert would need much time to study the stamping on the left, above, before reaching his conclusion. Too many things jump right out at you. LugerVern mentions a couple.

Having the genuine article for comparison usually makes it easy, except when the forger is a real pro. If there are small but distinctive irregularities in the original, they should also appear on the marking in question. If there was symmetry and perfection in certain features of the original, the same should be true of the marking under study.

Take a look at the lack of parallel alignment of vertical stripes on the shield in the left photo. Compare it with the photo on the right. Anybody need more time to deliberate?

People who represent rare and valuable things, on the Internet, as being genuine should assume that not all their viewers are yard sale browsers who will only take a quick look from three feet away.

With no bona fide exemplar for comparison, and quickly viewing it from a distance, the effort on the left is not all that bad.

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05-24-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
PhilOhio User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 145 Thanks: 5 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	I doubt that any firearms markings or currency authentication expert would need much time to study the stamping on the left, above, before reaching his conclusion. Too many things jump right out at you. LugerVern mentions a couple. Having the genuine article for comparison usually makes it easy, except when the forger is a real pro. If there are small but distinctive irregularities in the original, they should also appear on the marking in question. If there was symmetry and perfection in certain features of the original, the same should be true of the marking under study. Take a look at the lack of parallel alignment of vertical stripes on the shield in the left photo. Compare it with the photo on the right. Anybody need more time to deliberate? People who represent rare and valuable things, on the Internet, as being genuine should assume that not all their viewers are yard sale browsers who will only take a quick look from three feet away. With no bona fide exemplar for comparison, and quickly viewing it from a distance, the effort on the left is not all that bad.