Pristine Lugers in rust blue

Alx · 09-09-2012, 04:18 PM

Anyone have some fine photos to show of their classic rust-blued Lugers in original but new-looking condition ? Let's see 'em !

Steve D · 09-09-2012, 06:39 PM

Here's a few - not particularly exotic, but I think in original, all matching condition.

The first is the classic 1906 DWM American Eagle, SN 33595. It has the DWM "barrel shield" internal co. proof on the barrel as well as the "flaming bomb" inspectors mark inside the frame. Inside one grip is something written in pencil. Intriguing, but now too faded to read. despite my best efforts, I just can't make it out. I assume it may have been the name of the original owner.

The second is a Swiss military pistol, one of 10,215 of the "New Model" 1906 guns in the second and final batch ordered by the Swiss. (Remember, this was before Germany adopted the Parabellum as the P.08 in 1908). It has the "Cross in Sunburst" over the chamber and the personal acceptance mark of Major Vogelsang who accepted the pistols for the Swiss at the factory in Berlin. The gun also has the flaming bomb inspectors mark as well as the "pinwheel" mark under the toggle, also used by DWM inspectors at that time.

The rust blue on both guns has faded and worn only slightly, indicating they were well cared for and fired very little. The fire blue used on the front sight blade and the grip screws has now faded, but the straw finish on the small parts is still mostly there.

Alx · 09-09-2012, 07:36 PM

Beautiful, and incredible that so many ( million +, counting all the variations ) were produced .... all once new.
Can we see some more ?

Norme · 09-09-2012, 07:50 PM

Here are two nice ones. A DWM 1st Issue, made in 1909, and a 1906 Navy, probably made in 1910. Regards, Norm

JTD · 09-10-2012, 09:57 AM

Very nice Norm. John

JTD · 09-10-2012, 10:02 AM

recent aquisition

Alx · 09-10-2012, 01:57 PM

Great pictures, thank you.

'Hope this thread continues ... and I think it would help new members to understand the differences in Luger finishes and condition.
Eventually might be a good "sticky" thread.

drbuster · 09-10-2012, 07:23 PM

More. Let the photos do the talking.

Alx · 10-04-2012, 09:37 PM

Will the admin. please consider making this thread a "sticky" . Maybe with some editing of the text .... OK by me.

09-09-2012, 04:18 PM	#1
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Pristine Lugers in rust blue Anyone have some fine photos to show of their classic rust-blued Lugers in original but new-looking condition ? Let's see 'em !

09-09-2012, 06:39 PM	#2
Steve D User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 23 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Here's a few - not particularly exotic, but I think in original, all matching condition. The first is the classic 1906 DWM American Eagle, SN 33595. It has the DWM "barrel shield" internal co. proof on the barrel as well as the "flaming bomb" inspectors mark inside the frame. Inside one grip is something written in pencil. Intriguing, but now too faded to read. despite my best efforts, I just can't make it out. I assume it may have been the name of the original owner. The second is a Swiss military pistol, one of 10,215 of the "New Model" 1906 guns in the second and final batch ordered by the Swiss. (Remember, this was before Germany adopted the Parabellum as the P.08 in 1908). It has the "Cross in Sunburst" over the chamber and the personal acceptance mark of Major Vogelsang who accepted the pistols for the Swiss at the factory in Berlin. The gun also has the flaming bomb inspectors mark as well as the "pinwheel" mark under the toggle, also used by DWM inspectors at that time. The rust blue on both guns has faded and worn only slightly, indicating they were well cared for and fired very little. The fire blue used on the front sight blade and the grip screws has now faded, but the straw finish on the small parts is still mostly there. Attached Thumbnails

09-09-2012, 07:50 PM	#4
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,603 Times in 933 Posts	Here are two nice ones. A DWM 1st Issue, made in 1909, and a 1906 Navy, probably made in 1910. Regards, Norm Attached Thumbnails

09-10-2012, 10:02 AM	#6
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	1908 Commercial recent aquisition Attached Thumbnails

09-10-2012, 07:23 PM	#8
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	More. Let the photos do the talking. Attached Thumbnails

09-09-2012, 07:36 PM	#3
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Beautiful, and incredible that so many ( million +, counting all the variations ) were produced .... all once new. Can we see some more ?

09-10-2012, 09:57 AM	#5
JTD User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 425 Thanks: 217 Thanked 408 Times in 149 Posts	Very nice Norm. John

09-10-2012, 01:57 PM	#7
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Great pictures, thank you. 'Hope this thread continues ... and I think it would help new members to understand the differences in Luger finishes and condition. Eventually might be a good "sticky" thread.

10-04-2012, 09:37 PM	#9
Alx User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nashville, Tennessee area Posts: 263 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Will the admin. please consider making this thread a "sticky" . Maybe with some editing of the text .... OK by me.