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Well, I for one am still not convinced.

The serial number on the barrel is simply a mess.

I challenge the Mauser collectors to show me a similar "5" from one of their guns? :)

Common prove me wrong :)

Mauser fonts are not consistent, so I might be wrong!

Oh and while your at it tell me why the two "6's" look so different is size, and its not because of the curvature of the barrel. Very nice spacing by the way?

Vern

Here you go, Vern. Regards, Norm
P.S. Gun illustrated is a 41 42 with British proofs.

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Originally Posted by LugerVern (Post 185331)

The "5" isn't as messed up as the earlier photo might suggest.

Fortunately I just bought a new camera (Sony Nex-5).

Here are some better images.

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1289246536

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1289246599

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Originally Posted by LugerVern (Post 184558)

I keep looking at the " one" on the frame SN and it just worries me along with the perfect finish.

I actually see a messed with "3" , there should be no doubt on a perfect gun.

Pretty gun though, just needs to be looked at very carefully buy any buyer ( always good advice)

Vern

The "messed up 3" must have also been artifact from a lousy photo.

The "1" is clearly a "1"

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1289246892

Give it the simichrome test. If it refinished then the test will show a blue to black hue on the qtip. If it is original you will see a brown coloration.

Also open the action: What does it smell like. If it smells like Grandma's purse then it is probably original. If it does not then I would be that the simichrome test does not come out brown.

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Originally Posted by Bama Shooter (Post 185378)

Leaving aside my views on the originality of this particular gun (100% Kosher in my opinion), I question whether the Simichrome test is useful on the salt blue finish applied from 1937 on. As for the Grandma's purse test, well really! Regards

Gentlemen, FWIW, I checked my database of Thor Restorations and this Luger is NOT in my listings. It has NOT been through TLC treatment (Thor's Luger Clinic)

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker (Post 184469)

The magazine serial number, I'd like to see it where I could blow it up and look at it?
Further, a picture or two from the sides, it is either photo trickery, or its been ground and restamped.

Here are some better views of the magazine. The earlier pics were pretty lousy.

Sorry I did get the pics in earlier - I was waiting for the new camera.

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1289266831

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1289266871

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden (Post 184476)

No P08 on the side for another year. Are the grips numbered/marked?
Very nice.
dju

I hope this helps. Other than a couple of small symbols I don't see any numbers.

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1289266973

http://i872.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1289267006