It's done by rubbing a chalky white substance or something like White Out into the stamping. Some pro refinishers use gold leaf on all markings, which looks fancy, but practically all collectors highlight the markings for quick visibility. I'm not a collector, so none of my guns have anything highlighted - I don't care if anybody sees the markings or not. I am thinking of refinishing a shooter Luger, and will use white paint in 'GESICHERT' as per original.
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