Side Plate Luger

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by anchor24

For example, is the metal different? Is the bluing method different on the small parts? Or can the side plate have been replaced with a same number side plate?

A possible yes to all. Also the side plate may have oxidized differently ['patina'] than the other parts. Or it may be from a different manufacturer that used slightly different chemicals for bluing, or slightly different steel composition, etc.

Or it may be a more modern part that has been 'force matched'.

I think that basically, you nailed it.

Edit: The 'plum' coloring has been the subject of discussion here many times. Try a Search for 'plum' for some interesting theories.

Lines on the pic look sharp, so probably not reblued. Minor holster wear, grip screws not bunged. Safety lever looks almost new. Very slight wear where lever travels. If it's a re-blue, it's dipped without excessive buffing. Grips appear to have minimal wear, if any. Barrel appears in better condition than frame. VoPo refurb maybe?

Looks good. No way [for me anyway] to tell manufacturer.

Ah, here we go - direct link to pistol -

http://usgunexchange.com/products.cfm?tbl=21&id=1565

Mauser S/42, chamber looks like 1936. Plum extractor also. Haloes on toggle would bear a closer look. Price [$2,295] seems kind of high.