Can I hot blue this frame ???

J.D. · 07-19-2012, 05:17 AM

Hi Guys,

been reading all afternoon but just can't find the answer

Can I bead blast the frame on my Luger & then hot blue it ???

I just don't know what it is made from ?

Here are some pictures of my pistol

Thanks.

JD

policeluger · 07-19-2012, 07:57 AM

I don't kow why not....

Olle · 07-19-2012, 08:12 AM

Yes you can. I'd polish and blue it it though, looks like it's good enough to do that.

Lugerdoc · 07-19-2012, 08:45 AM

With the rusting shown, it is definately steel and in need of a good refinish. The only parts that you don't want to blue are non-steel alloy parts. TH

J.D. · 07-20-2012, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

With the rusting shown, it is definately steel and in need of a good refinish. The only parts that you don't want to blue are non-steel alloy parts. TH

Thanks Lugerdoc, what are the non-steel alloy parts ???

Just want to make sure the grip frame can be bead blasted & blued & don't want to damage anything.

Thanks for all the help Guys.

JD

alanint · 07-20-2012, 08:01 AM

There are notihng but steel parts in an original Luger.

ithacaartist · 07-20-2012, 10:34 AM

Maybe Tom was thinking of the Erma KGP's!

J.D., I think your question about bead blasting is pertinent, because you will see evidence of it afterward if that is all you do. Hand finishing , strictly speaking, leaves its own evidence, so you'd make the choice according to how you want the pistol to look afterward. You might try first stripping it chemically to see what kind of surface you have and take it from there.

Ron Wood · 07-20-2012, 10:49 AM

I am sure Tom was sounding a general cautionary note about not bluing alloy parts. He knows as well as anyone that a Luger is all steel.

J.D. · 07-20-2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ithacaartist

Maybe Tom was thinking of the Erma KGP's!

J.D., I think your question about bead blasting is pertinent, because you will see evidence of it afterward if that is all you do. Hand finishing , strictly speaking, leaves its own evidence, so you'd make the choice according to how you want the pistol to look afterward. You might try first stripping it chemically to see what kind of surface you have and take it from there.

Thanks for that insight it gives me more to think about. I am not rushing into anything & I am just trying to get as much information as possible at this stage so I really do appreciate all of your help.

Thanks again & all the best.
Jason

07-19-2012, 05:17 AM	#1
J.D. User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NSW, Australia Posts: 17 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can I hot blue this frame ??? Hi Guys, been reading all afternoon but just can't find the answer Can I bead blast the frame on my Luger & then hot blue it ??? I just don't know what it is made from ? Here are some pictures of my pistol Thanks. JD

07-19-2012, 08:45 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	With the rusting shown, it is definately steel and in need of a good refinish. The only parts that you don't want to blue are non-steel alloy parts. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

07-20-2012, 10:49 AM	#8
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I am sure Tom was sounding a general cautionary note about not bluing alloy parts. He knows as well as anyone that a Luger is all steel. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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policeluger RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ca. Posts: 2,141 Thanks: 8 Thanked 89 Times in 54 Posts	I don't kow why not....

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Olle User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,149 Thanks: 159 Thanked 664 Times in 318 Posts	Yes you can. I'd polish and blue it it though, looks like it's good enough to do that.

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	There are notihng but steel parts in an original Luger.

07-20-2012, 10:34 AM	#7
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,376 Thanks: 7,448 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Maybe Tom was thinking of the Erma KGP's! J.D., I think your question about bead blasting is pertinent, because you will see evidence of it afterward if that is all you do. Hand finishing , strictly speaking, leaves its own evidence, so you'd make the choice according to how you want the pistol to look afterward. You might try first stripping it chemically to see what kind of surface you have and take it from there.