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Edward Tinker · 08-06-2007, 09:46 AM

It is interesting how guns change. I have a Simson that I bought, on some old dealer lists, it was listed as matching magazine and nice finish, something like 85% or better finish. When I bought it, many years later; the finish was / is gray, very light. I have to assume it was blued up by artificial means and then cleaned by the next owner??

Now, it is well worn, but looks original...

Ed

08-06-2007, 09:46 AM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	It is interesting how guns change. I have a Simson that I bought, on some old dealer lists, it was listed as matching magazine and nice finish, something like 85% or better finish. When I bought it, many years later; the finish was / is gray, very light. I have to assume it was blued up by artificial means and then cleaned by the next owner?? Now, it is well worn, but looks original... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV