Pristine Lugers in rust blue
 

Anyone have some fine photos to show of their classic rust-blued Lugers in original but new-looking condition ? Let's see 'em !

Here's a few - not particularly exotic, but I think in original, all matching condition.

The first is the classic 1906 DWM American Eagle, SN 33595. It has the DWM "barrel shield" internal co. proof on the barrel as well as the "flaming bomb" inspectors mark inside the frame. Inside one grip is something written in pencil. Intriguing, but now too faded to read. despite my best efforts, I just can't make it out. I assume it may have been the name of the original owner.

The second is a Swiss military pistol, one of 10,215 of the "New Model" 1906 guns in the second and final batch ordered by the Swiss. (Remember, this was before Germany adopted the Parabellum as the P.08 in 1908). It has the "Cross in Sunburst" over the chamber and the personal acceptance mark of Major Vogelsang who accepted the pistols for the Swiss at the factory in Berlin. The gun also has the flaming bomb inspectors mark as well as the "pinwheel" mark under the toggle, also used by DWM inspectors at that time.

The rust blue on both guns has faded and worn only slightly, indicating they were well cared for and fired very little. The fire blue used on the front sight blade and the grip screws has now faded, but the straw finish on the small parts is still mostly there.

Beautiful, and incredible that so many ( million +, counting all the variations ) were produced .... all once new.
Can we see some more ?

Here are two nice ones. A DWM 1st Issue, made in 1909, and a 1906 Navy, probably made in 1910. Regards, Norm

Very nice Norm. John

1908 Commercial
 

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Great pictures, thank you.

'Hope this thread continues ... and I think it would help new members to understand the differences in Luger finishes and condition.
Eventually might be a good "sticky" thread.

More. Let the photos do the talking.

Will the admin. please consider making this thread a "sticky" . Maybe with some editing of the text .... OK by me.