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Ron Wood · 08-25-2008, 07:16 PM

Bob,
You have a Model 1908 Commercial. You are correct that the gold colored parts are a heat treatment that provides a moderate case hardening. Collectors refer to this as "straw" colored, and it is correct for your Luger. It appears that you have a fairly nice example and more photos would be appreciated. There really isn't any harm in disclosing the actual serial number and it would help to add to the data base on these guns, but if you choose not to share it that is understandable.

08-25-2008, 07:16 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	Bob, You have a Model 1908 Commercial. You are correct that the gold colored parts are a heat treatment that provides a moderate case hardening. Collectors refer to this as "straw" colored, and it is correct for your Luger. It appears that you have a fairly nice example and more photos would be appreciated. There really isn't any harm in disclosing the actual serial number and it would help to add to the data base on these guns, but if you choose not to share it that is understandable. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction