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Edward Tinker · 02-27-2008, 12:16 AM

semichrome is a cleaner, used for brass, etc. it will clean off the natural rust, so it "might" show if it is older.

From what I udnerstand, the thickness of the tool is the best way to decide if real or not. Hardness, well, i have found the fakes to easily bend, so bad i hate them and won't buy a fake.

Also, I have seen old lists of luger dealers, both Hoffman and Shattuck offering new made, just like the originals in the 1960's.

Ed

02-27-2008, 12:16 AM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,974 Thanks: 2,072 Thanked 4,609 Times in 2,123 Posts	semichrome is a cleaner, used for brass, etc. it will clean off the natural rust, so it "might" show if it is older. From what I udnerstand, the thickness of the tool is the best way to decide if real or not. Hardness, well, i have found the fakes to easily bend, so bad i hate them and won't buy a fake. Also, I have seen old lists of luger dealers, both Hoffman and Shattuck offering new made, just like the originals in the 1960's. 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