barrel frosting

champ7fc · 05-26-2004, 06:03 PM

I am interested in the terminology used to describe the condition of a Luger barrel. Specifically the terms frosting and darkened barrel. I do not understand the terms, how and why they are used and in what specific context. I thought there were worn and new barrels, I do understand these terms. Can anyone describe to me the meaning of the terms frosting and darkened when used to describe the condition of a Luger barrel?
Craig

policeluger · 05-26-2004, 07:17 PM

it really means degrees of pitting, always sounds better "frosting" then pitting. A dark barrel is a rusted/warn barrel...

RockinWR · 05-26-2004, 09:46 PM

Craig,
* As an avowed, card carrying Bore Baby, I can confidently explain the above terms as 5% & 10% off the normal fair market value.
* When the same condition appears on the outside of the pistol, the terms sometimes used are "dull" and "stored in a holster" finish.
* As PL rightfully points out, it is a matter of degree. Sort of like rash, chicken pox, leprosy, and cancer.
Respectfully,
Bob

05-26-2004, 06:03 PM	#1
champ7fc User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	barrel frosting I am interested in the terminology used to describe the condition of a Luger barrel. Specifically the terms frosting and darkened barrel. I do not understand the terms, how and why they are used and in what specific context. I thought there were worn and new barrels, I do understand these terms. Can anyone describe to me the meaning of the terms frosting and darkened when used to describe the condition of a Luger barrel? Craig __________________ cfm

05-26-2004, 07:17 PM	#2
policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	it really means degrees of pitting, always sounds better "frosting" then pitting. A dark barrel is a rusted/warn barrel...

05-26-2004, 09:46 PM	#3
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 279 Thanks: 109 Thanked 31 Times in 16 Posts	Craig, * As an avowed, card carrying Bore Baby, I can confidently explain the above terms as 5% & 10% off the normal fair market value. * When the same condition appears on the outside of the pistol, the terms sometimes used are "dull" and "stored in a holster" finish. * As PL rightfully points out, it is a matter of degree. Sort of like rash, chicken pox, leprosy, and cancer. Respectfully, Bob