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mrerick · 03-06-2011, 08:52 PM

Hunt,

If you can post more pictures, please take them in indirect natural light (outside in the shade) and use a tripod if possible. This helps autofocus cameras stabilize and gives a better rendition of the finish.

If this is in original finish and has good coverage, it's a rather valuable example of the first Lugers made by Mauser at the time Germany was hiding their weapons manufacture from the limitations imposed after WW-I. The "K" dates are most rare.

Many think that the "S" stamped on the pistol was intended to confuse these with those authorized for manufacture by Simson & Co. (the only ones permitted by the treaty).

If the brown that shows up in the photos is oxide rust, don't do anything with it until consulting those here.

Cheers!

Marc

03-06-2011, 08:52 PM	#6
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,925 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,140 Times in 1,520 Posts	Hunt, If you can post more pictures, please take them in indirect natural light (outside in the shade) and use a tripod if possible. This helps autofocus cameras stabilize and gives a better rendition of the finish. If this is in original finish and has good coverage, it's a rather valuable example of the first Lugers made by Mauser at the time Germany was hiding their weapons manufacture from the limitations imposed after WW-I. The "K" dates are most rare. Many think that the "S" stamped on the pistol was intended to confuse these with those authorized for manufacture by Simson & Co. (the only ones permitted by the treaty). If the brown that shows up in the photos is oxide rust, don't do anything with it until consulting those here. Cheers! Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.