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Unread 03-30-2010, 08:34 PM   #12
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Originally Posted by alanint View Post
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?
Hi:

I've seen one late war Mauser Luger with the green-gray finish, but your "Clear" finish sure sounds interesting to me.

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