Gun Show Luger

Dwight Gruber · 06-12-2009, 06:24 AM

Norm,

It is not at all unusual for a pre-1916 Imperial Luger to retain its original alter Arte (old-style) sear bar. The rear toggle pin is properly unnumbered and unproofed; the requirement to serial number the part was issued in 1932. Also, the odd blue color is due to the "fire bluing" heat treatment of these parts, and is an indicator of the gun's having its original finish. The sear bar spring, front sight, and grip screws are fire-blued as well, although the finish is not durable and is usually found worn away from the sight and screws.

--Dwight

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06-12-2009, 06:24 AM	#4
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Norm, It is not at all unusual for a pre-1916 Imperial Luger to retain its original alter Arte (old-style) sear bar. The rear toggle pin is properly unnumbered and unproofed; the requirement to serial number the part was issued in 1932. Also, the odd blue color is due to the "fire bluing" heat treatment of these parts, and is an indicator of the gun's having its original finish. The sear bar spring, front sight, and grip screws are fire-blued as well, although the finish is not durable and is usually found worn away from the sight and screws. --Dwight