There was a finish used last ditch by the Germans, which consisted of a "clear" phosphating finish. The most notable examples of this can be found on some late MP/ Stg 44s. What looks like bare metal finish is actually protected by a clear phosphate coat.
Is it too far fetched to suppose this Luger saw this treatment sometime late war?
Last edited by alanint; 03-31-2010 at 12:33 PM.
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