Question about a 1918 DWM finish.
 

Absolute newby to the Luger here. I have a quick question about the finish on a 1918 DMW that I picked up this weekend. It came from an estate auction where about 8 p08's, some broomhandles and numerous other C&R guns were auctioned so I have no history from the previous owner.

My question is about the finish. I have been told that since the trigger and a couple of the other parts appeared blued that it must be refinished. There is also a question about the DMW logo and most of the other markings appear to have a gold tint to them as if filled in. All the numbers match except no number on the magazine.

Is there anything that screams refinished? I mostly want to know since I'd be more prone to shoot it if it's a refinish. Excuse my oily fingerprints. The finish is actually very even. The smudges on the finish especially the top are oily prints.

http://wdzknives.com/coppermine/albu...luger1%7E0.jpg
http://wdzknives.com/coppermine/albu...luger2%7E0.jpg
http://wdzknives.com/coppermine/albu...ics/luger3.jpg
http://wdzknives.com/coppermine/albu...ics/luger4.jpg
http://wdzknives.com/coppermine/albu...ics/luger5.jpg

It's pure refinish, not half-and-half from these photos.

The "gold" filled into the DWM logo is purely to enhance the appearance. Some previous owner found this nice, but it's not leave the factory this way.
Others use white paint in the same way, personally I prefer without :)

Acetone on a qutip would take the gold marking out and not harm the finish. Rubbing alcohol will also but it takes way longer. absolutely screams refinish

Thanks.

it was bought as a shooter I just wanted to check before I did so.

And you know you can take those blued small parts and straw color them in your oven at home.
Just might be a great learning project that you can shoot at the range too.
Enjoy!
DJU

Actually that thought crossed my mind. Since I have no intention of selling it and it's not original my aversion to tinkering with it will be gone.

Nice pistol . I think any Luger- refinished or not- needs a good home. You will enjoy it very much, and catch this Luger disease.