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Edward Tinker · 10-21-2010, 01:29 PM

I have seen mint examples before that were real, but they really need to be looked at closely.

So, question to yourself; where did it come from, i.e. what dealer?

There is no wear, which is highly unlikely, but possible.

Take a small flashlight and shine it at the finish, it should show kinda a slight rusty look, to be missing this is a sign it might be reblued; as any gun over 55 yrs old is going to have patina.

The magazine serial number, I'd like to see it where I could blow it up and look at it?
Further, a picture or two from the sides, it is either photo trickery, or its been ground and restamped.

We actually prefer pictures to be hosted here on the forum, as photobucket pictures usually disappear after a while...

Welcome to the forum,

Ed

10-21-2010, 01:29 PM	#2
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	I have seen mint examples before that were real, but they really need to be looked at closely. So, question to yourself; where did it come from, i.e. what dealer? There is no wear, which is highly unlikely, but possible. Take a small flashlight and shine it at the finish, it should show kinda a slight rusty look, to be missing this is a sign it might be reblued; as any gun over 55 yrs old is going to have patina. The magazine serial number, I'd like to see it where I could blow it up and look at it? Further, a picture or two from the sides, it is either photo trickery, or its been ground and restamped. We actually prefer pictures to be hosted here on the forum, as photobucket pictures usually disappear after a while... Welcome to the forum, 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