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mrerick · 01-24-2019, 08:02 PM

Why is a strawed metal surface less effective at preservation than rust or salt bluing?

Both have the object of replacing steel/iron surfaces with a hard oxidized magnetite surface. The strawed parts would be predicted to come in contact with fingers and finger oils more often than other surfaces of the Luger pistol.

I think that the strawing offers contrast and is more attractive. I'll have to check some references to see if there is an explanation as to why it was done.

After salt bluing was adopted in 1937, Mauser continued to make some commercial "Banner" toggle Lugers with strawed parts. I have one made in and dated 1938.

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