And another one to talk about

Blockhead · 09-06-2012, 10:29 AM

What do you guys think about this one? Looks to be all matching. I specifically want to know what you guys think about the finish. Original? Differing opinions welcome

Edward Tinker · 09-06-2012, 02:35 PM

Is this yours or one you are looking at?

I am disinclined to comment on someone else's gun

Blockhead · 09-06-2012, 04:09 PM

Aren't they all someone else's gun?

It's one I'm looking at.

mrerick · 09-06-2012, 04:21 PM

Hi Josh, It's very difficult to judge finish in photographs; and particularly difficult to judge it in flash photographs.

The best rendition of tone in photos is captured when shooting using indirect sunlight (shaded light outdoors).

I have a 1939 42 code Luger 3/4 of the way into the "r" block that has a very thin finish that looks similar to your pistol. I have since seen others from this timeframe that look thin, and probably were a result of rushing the finishing process. My Luger is in original finish.

To determine more about whether it's matching, you need to look at interior parts like the firing pin, inside of the grips and inside of the trigger plate. The inside of the trigger plate should have the digits "66" assuming this one is s/n 6516?). Is the safety lever numbered "16" or "18"?

There is a fair amount of surface pitting visible on your photos.

As to the finish being original, I'm not sure but it looks like my 1939, and it could well be.

The left grip has the "million dollar chip" out of it, and the right one has some anomaly along the rear grip strap.

Marc

lugersrkewl · 09-06-2012, 06:19 PM

too many shades im gonna guess at least parts have been refinished

SteveM · 09-06-2012, 07:13 PM

39's are notorius for different "shades" of blue..

Edward Tinker · 09-06-2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blockhead

Aren't they all someone else's gun?

It's one I'm looking at.

yes, I have been on the merry-go-round where someone shows a lot of different guns trying to get opinions

so, I like to know, is it your gun.... if not, then, that is fine

Blockhead · 09-06-2012, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

yes, I have been on the merry-go-round where someone shows a lot of different guns trying to get opinions

so, I like to know, is it your gun.... if not, then, that is fine

You lost me - why is showing pics of different guns in an attempt to elicit opinions a bad thing? I'm looking to start a modest collection and it would seem that asking the experts prior to a purchase would be a prudent thing to do.

DavidJayUden · 09-06-2012, 10:45 PM

BH:
I'll let Ed answer for hmself, but sometimes the members on this board feel like they get put on the spot, used by one side for ammo. to negotiate a better price. It inevitably causes one side or the other some hard feelings towards members who speak their mind.
I know it is confusing and may not apply here, but understand the concern.
I, on the other hand, don't really give a sh-t what either side, buyer or seller, thinks of me...
dju

CJS57 · 09-07-2012, 07:35 AM

Yes it is original finish at least in general. Only hands on will comfirm for sure on any gun. Even then there is always disagreement.

09-06-2012, 10:29 AM	#1
Blockhead User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	And another one to talk about What do you guys think about this one? Looks to be all matching. I specifically want to know what you guys think about the finish. Original? Differing opinions welcome

09-06-2012, 04:21 PM	#4
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	Hi Josh, It's very difficult to judge finish in photographs; and particularly difficult to judge it in flash photographs. The best rendition of tone in photos is captured when shooting using indirect sunlight (shaded light outdoors). I have a 1939 42 code Luger 3/4 of the way into the "r" block that has a very thin finish that looks similar to your pistol. I have since seen others from this timeframe that look thin, and probably were a result of rushing the finishing process. My Luger is in original finish. To determine more about whether it's matching, you need to look at interior parts like the firing pin, inside of the grips and inside of the trigger plate. The inside of the trigger plate should have the digits "66" assuming this one is s/n 6516?). Is the safety lever numbered "16" or "18"? There is a fair amount of surface pitting visible on your photos. As to the finish being original, I'm not sure but it looks like my 1939, and it could well be. The left grip has the "million dollar chip" out of it, and the right one has some anomaly along the rear grip strap. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	Is this yours or one you are looking at? I am disinclined to comment on someone else's gun

09-06-2012, 04:09 PM	#3
Blockhead User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 31 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Aren't they all someone else's gun? It's one I'm looking at.

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lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	too many shades im gonna guess at least parts have been refinished

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SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	39's are notorius for different "shades" of blue..

09-06-2012, 10:45 PM	#9
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	BH: I'll let Ed answer for hmself, but sometimes the members on this board feel like they get put on the spot, used by one side for ammo. to negotiate a better price. It inevitably causes one side or the other some hard feelings towards members who speak their mind. I know it is confusing and may not apply here, but understand the concern. I, on the other hand, don't really give a sh-t what either side, buyer or seller, thinks of me... dju

09-07-2012, 07:35 AM	#10
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	Yes it is original finish at least in general. Only hands on will comfirm for sure on any gun. Even then there is always disagreement.