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Ron Smith · 11-11-2004, 11:54 AM

Brad, It sounds like a Russian or VOPO rework.
Is there an X stamped on it, usually above the Ser# on the left side. If so, it is Russian.
$400 is a decent price, if it's in good condition. Now, they are considered shooter grade. However eventually they may become collectable in their own right.
The Russians "dipped" the captured Lugers. An expedient way to reblue and preserve them for storage. This often left a parkerized appearance.
Are there any X'd out numbers or marks? Another Russian practice.
Ron

11-11-2004, 11:54 AM	#2
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Brad, It sounds like a Russian or VOPO rework. Is there an X stamped on it, usually above the Ser# on the left side. If so, it is Russian. $400 is a decent price, if it's in good condition. Now, they are considered shooter grade. However eventually they may become collectable in their own right. The Russians "dipped" the captured Lugers. An expedient way to reblue and preserve them for storage. This often left a parkerized appearance. Are there any X'd out numbers or marks? Another Russian practice. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...