Newby to the Forum
 

somewhat new to the luger world but very fascinated. I have a couple gems from my fathers collection and I am very interested in acquiring some additions. Relocating to the Pacific North West from the East coast I have no contacts. I am somewhat leery of on line purchase as I believe pictures only show what the seller wants you to see. If their is a particular web site that is trusted by members, that would be of some help. I do go to gun shows but rarely see lugers for sale. suggestions or advise is welcome and greatly appreciated.

I like to cruise the Simpsons Ltd. web site as they are a reputable dealer and offer good variety and good photos.
Also watch the For Sale column here, as members seem to be pretty honest.
And always insist on a 3 day non-firing inspection period.
Welcome aboard!
dju

Welcome, Tman07, you will find many helpful experts here. Start by helping yourself by reading the FAQs. The information will educate and help you make an informed decision on your next acquisition.

But, first post detailed pics of your Luger(s), so we can see what you have.

Thanks dju

I will read the FAQs and send pics when I figure out how to do so. Thanks Eugen

Hi David, and welcome to the forum.

Check out our FAQ PDF for some good background information.

Stick with reputable dealers like Simpson's or Checkpointcharlies.com or Legacy-Collectibles.com.

You can still sometimes find decent Lugers at shows, but it's more rare these days.

Marc

Just skimmed over the FAQs, good stuff! look forward to spending more time going thru them. Thanks Marc

Navy pics
 

Eugene requested a peek

Nice Navy, David. You weren't kidding when you said "gems"!

David

Welcome from the other side of the Atlantic and enjoy being part of our Luger forum.
Congratulations on your "gems" and thanks for sharing.

Is your Mauser Luger a 41 or 42 date?

I have one (a 1939) that has a similar almost translucent blued finish.

Marc

mauser
 

It's a 42. have a few more pics

By now, I've seen a number of Lugers with this bluing appearance. I am not sure why the normally deep bluing isn't present on these guns. Wrong surface preparation, solution temperature, chemical mixture, bath timing?

I posted pictures of my translucent blued 1939 (from the "r" block) when I first acquired it:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showpost...36&postcount=3

I believe it may be the lighting of the pictures, exposure and perhaps some over aggressive cleaning that has given these pistol's finish that "look" in the pictures.

The artillery and Navy would have been rust blued and the 42 date hot blued, and should not look as they do in the pictures.

I agree with mrerick on that bluing issues. I have seen several where the bluing just looks "thin" all over the gun.
dju
PS: Nice guns!

That is a beautiful Navy Luger.....I am sooooo jealous!!

Three nice ones for sure!

Welcome Tman,

Nice Navy Luger!

Scott at Pre98.com is another good one to buy from, especially if you are new to this game.

- Geo

luger pictures
 

I do not know if lighting was an issue when taking those photos but I will try to get some better pictures under different lighting. The arty and navy look nothing close to the Mauser as far as bluing or rust treatment. I do see halos very clearly on all three pieces. Spoke with my father who believes the navy and arty to be untampered as he put it. I appreciate everybody's input and dispute nothing. I am willing to be schooled and enjoy the chase. Thanks fellas

byf 42 sn suffix
 

would it be correct that the suffix of the frame barrel extension on the byf 42 is the sm letter L or is it possibly another letter? Most of what I have found on the subject of suffixes seem to depict a small loop in the shape of the L and I'm not seeing that here.

The shape of the dies used at Mauser were different when compared to those used by DWM, Erfurt and Simson.

I don't have my reference books here, but that suffix looks fine.

Marc

Thanks Marc, after further search on the net, I did find byf 42 date lugers with the identical l suffix. I was creating fact sheets on each of my pieces and wanted the correct facts. The luger FAQ in the forum is a great tool as well.