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Unread 03-10-2003, 02:33 AM   #4
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Barrels seem softer to me than the receivers on most Lugers. The barrel metal (and sideplate) usually rust blue (rust better) more quickly. The hardest parts usually are ejector, extractor, receiver and breechblock and perhaps the toggle links too. Frame, barrel and sideplate seem softer to me.
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