K date on gunbroker

Mike B · 02-21-2013, 11:38 PM

Take a look at this K date. I sincerely hope this is not a listing from a forum member, as I really don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. The seller states:

" I wish I could prove this was the original finish but I cant. 4 experts that have seen this piece are divided as to finish originality".

No straw, looks refinished from any angle; I really would like to tell him something, but I guess I walking on thin ice now.

Mike

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=329744484

kpf · 02-22-2013, 03:56 AM

I agree , the K is reblued.
Sadly!

Regards

Kai

Norway

alanint · 02-22-2013, 06:58 AM

A total reblue from the word "go".

lugersrkewl · 02-22-2013, 09:03 AM

the side plate is mismatched with 81? or one heck of a coincidental scratch

DavidJayUden · 02-22-2013, 09:09 AM

As it is, a fine shooter at $1000.
But the metal doesn't look too far gone. Might make for a restoration project to get it closer.
Question. Why the "S" in front of the numbers. Rebuild or common to the K dates?
dju

kpf · 02-22-2013, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

As it is, a fine shooter at $1000.
Bit the metal doesn't look too far gone. Might make for a restoration project to get it closer.
Question. Why the "S" in front of the numbers. Rebuild or common to the K dates?
dju

Hello

The S is common on the K dates.

Regards

Kai

Norway

02-21-2013, 11:38 PM	#1
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	K date on gunbroker Take a look at this K date. I sincerely hope this is not a listing from a forum member, as I really don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. The seller states: " I wish I could prove this was the original finish but I cant. 4 experts that have seen this piece are divided as to finish originality". No straw, looks refinished from any angle; I really would like to tell him something, but I guess I walking on thin ice now. Mike http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=329744484

02-22-2013, 09:09 AM	#5
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	As it is, a fine shooter at $1000. But the metal doesn't look too far gone. Might make for a restoration project to get it closer. Question. Why the "S" in front of the numbers. Rebuild or common to the K dates? dju Last edited by DavidJayUden; 02-22-2013 at 12:03 PM.

02-22-2013, 03:56 AM	#2
kpf User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Finnøy, Norway Posts: 75 Thanks: 78 Thanked 36 Times in 10 Posts	I agree , the K is reblued. Sadly! Regards Kai Norway

02-22-2013, 06:58 AM	#3
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	A total reblue from the word "go".

02-22-2013, 09:03 AM	#4
lugersrkewl Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ussr Posts: 425 Thanks: 198 Thanked 75 Times in 58 Posts	the side plate is mismatched with 81? or one heck of a coincidental scratch