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Purchased this one about 5 days ago. I can't tell if there has been some toucheup/reblue here or if it's just in quite good condition. I'm also curious about the tool marks on the rear part of the frame. Where there's usually circle tool marks, I see straight lines. Is this normal? Grips match but no matching magazine. Overall, I think I'm pretty happy with it!

As always, I'm a fairly new collector so any input, either good or bad, is appreciated :)

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Hi James,
I see no issues with your 1916 DWM, in fact it looks like a particularly nice example.
Regards, Norm

Those tool marks are normal for the period.

Looks good; but pictures of the inside of the frame and of the receiver from the bottom when apart will also help tell the story.

Norme and kuru, thank you! I always like hearing this and it means I'm actually learning something with my time here :)

Don, good idea. I'll have some pictures up shortly

Sweeet!

Very pretty!

Looks like a very nice original luger to me. Bill

Very nice!!!
Did you just "happen upon it?"
Or were you looking hard for another addition to your collection?
Nice purchase :)

Now you need a matching holster!

Guns are like women, I never get tired of looking at them!

I thought you photos were particularly well done - care to share your techniques ?

Kudo's

Outstanding example!!

Well, it was for sale here on the forum! The pictures had an odd filter/tint to it so maybe that threw some folks off, or they just didn't want a 1916 ;)


Haha! Well, nothing too special. I took these photos in high definition resolution on my Samsung galaxy s6, in the shade while the sun was out, around 3pm. I'm an amateur for sure.




Do you happen to have one? ;)

Well.... a nice endorsement for Samsung, and for the photographer:)
You can certainly be very happy with this one!
Even better if you could find that matching mag!

How do you handle lighting? I find this is often the most important factor!

I took it outside on a sunny day, in the shade, and just started taking photos with my phone until I got clear, defined, and well-lit shots :) I angled the firearm towards where the sun was and shot them off to the side, not to get in the way of the natural lighting.

I have found that the following works well:
Photos taken outside, on an overcast day. Clear skies are to be avoided... as is direct sunlight. Lighting is then bright but diffuse, with shadows kept at a bare minimum.

This lighting should work very well with most smartphones,
I have to admit, even though I have a iPhone, the Samsung photo quality is, I think, somewhat better :)
No flash of course
Pretty close to yours Sky Zero... your photos are good :)

Good idea! I'll try the overcast day when my next one comes in, which should be in about a week :) and thank you for the compliments! Glad to know I'm doing a decent job of showcasing these pieces

Thank You For Sharing!! I wish more members would!!! Eric

Well.... A few more photo tips:
For those photographers out there with Single Lens Reflex cameras:
Same lighting as described above: 10AM -2PM is an optimal time frame.
Background should not be open sky or otherwise brightly lit.

For photos of entire firearm, with handheld camera:
Use the following settings in "Manual" mode:
Set Shutter speed: 1/60 or 1/125 sec
Set Lens opening: f/8,
Your ISO should now be less than 400. If it is not, then open your lens to f/5.6, and keep the shutter speed at 1/60 sec. Then use whatever ISO you camera's light meter specifies.
Distance between camera and subject should be as close as possible to fill the frame leaving
1-2 cm open space around subject.
Lens should be 50-85 mm.

For those who have a tripod and a remote shutter release:
Shutter speed 1/15 or 1/30 sec
Lens opening f/8
These settings bring ISO to an absolute minimum.

For close-ups of details such as proof marks, handheld camera
Shutter speed 1/125 sec
Lens opening: as wide as possible for your lens.
This will be f/2.8 for most 50 mm lenses. Some of you may have an f/1.4
If you have a macro lens, use it :)
If you have a tripod and remote shutter release, then use these too :)

These conditions should render evenly lit shots with minimal shadows, virtually no glare and decent detail. Play around and experiment....