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saaismail 11-20-2009 05:38 PM

Any problem using Hoppe's Solvent on White Lettering?
 
Hey Folks,

I'd like to give my "new" Luger a good first cleaning and oiling for the first time, but had a concern about the white lettering/numbering.

Frankly, I'm not sure I understand how or why these serial numbers/marks are white in some Lugers? I thought at first it was a practice used by collectors just to make the numbers more visible, but I read somewhere recently it was otherwise. Can anyone explain that?

More importantly, if I use some solvent to get any loose junk/dirt off the gun, will that remove the "white" from the marks too? Probably a silly question, but that would be a very bad surprise, as I really like how the white looks.

Thanks!
Scott

Ron Smith 11-20-2009 05:47 PM

Scott,

The white lettering is exactly what you thought. It was applied by a dealer or collector to enhance the markings for photos, etc. It could be Laquer stick (available from Brownells), white crayon or even chalk. The solvent will remove it, but you can replace it if you so desire.

The only area that white lettering was factory applied is in the word "Gesichert" at the safety.

Ron

saaismail 11-20-2009 06:05 PM

Sounds good - Thanks!

saaismail 11-20-2009 08:26 PM

One more question
 
Will Solvent remove the "Gesichert?"

Thanks

Ron Wood 11-20-2009 09:06 PM

Acetone will remove it, but the sealing wax in the marking is pretty tough stuff. So if some accidently gets on the Gesichert marking, just let it dry without brushing or rubbing and it will be OK. Other solvents/cleaning fluids such as Hoppes won't harm it unless you let it soak in for a while and brush vigorously...and why would you do that?:)

saaismail 11-20-2009 10:15 PM

Thanks Ron....there's about a zero percent chance of me brushing this gun hard.....I'm treating it like it's made of glass (which is probably silly considering what it was made for). Now, I can at least clean with less worry!


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