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DaveinTN · 11-26-2006, 01:21 AM

As a new member to the forum, I canâ??t believe how much Iâ??ve learned in the past few weeks reading the various entries. I especially like it when two or more members offer different perspectives on how to solve a problem. It provides an insight not usually found in â??Lugerâ? literature.

This past weekend I attended a military memorabilia show and actually had a semi-intelligent conversation with two vendors who had Lugers for sale. For a novice like myself, it was very nice to watch one of the sellers field strip a weapon in a matter of seconds when I asked to see the condition of the bore. To see a video is one thing, but to see it done in person is a treat.

As Iâ??ve stated before, Iâ??m in the process of looking for a Luger which I can â??dress upâ? and use as an occasional shooter. In many of the guns Iâ??ve seen, the stamped numbers and the emblem in the center toggle link are â??filledâ? with white paint. Is there any special technique for applying this paint or is it just â??squeegeedâ? on?

Many thanks,

Dave in TN.

11-26-2006, 01:21 AM	#1
DaveinTN User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 186 Thanks: 3 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	How is the paint applied to the emblem and serial numbers? As a new member to the forum, I canâ??t believe how much Iâ??ve learned in the past few weeks reading the various entries. I especially like it when two or more members offer different perspectives on how to solve a problem. It provides an insight not usually found in â??Lugerâ? literature. This past weekend I attended a military memorabilia show and actually had a semi-intelligent conversation with two vendors who had Lugers for sale. For a novice like myself, it was very nice to watch one of the sellers field strip a weapon in a matter of seconds when I asked to see the condition of the bore. To see a video is one thing, but to see it done in person is a treat. As Iâ??ve stated before, Iâ??m in the process of looking for a Luger which I can â??dress upâ? and use as an occasional shooter. In many of the guns Iâ??ve seen, the stamped numbers and the emblem in the center toggle link are â??filledâ? with white paint. Is there any special technique for applying this paint or is it just â??squeegeedâ? on? Many thanks, Dave in TN.