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Unread 06-14-2009, 02:27 AM   #1
CHARLESL
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Default Simson Rework with "DeathHead"

I recently had the opportunity to purchase this Luger from a gentleman who said he obtained it a number of years ago. I have read a number of threads on this forum and fully understand that the "Deathhead" is a highly faked stamp . I am not a expert by any means and since I now own the Pistol would like some opinions from people that are much more knowledgeable about these era pistols. Any thoughts both positive and negative would be greatly appreciated. I fully understand that this most likely is not an original pistol.
I have two questions myself that someone may shed some light on.
The gentlemen said that this was a simson Rework [which is very evident by the simson proof marks] My question is this. When simson reworked a pistol would they have left the Deathhead insignia on the pistol or has this insignia been put on after the rework?? Also I was told that most of the deathheads were stamped on 1917 or 1918 Lugers. Is this true or could other dates be seen . Another thing that concerned me is that the pistol looks as if may have been restored or just reblued which when I disassembled the pistol the inner portions of the frame were not blued as you would see if it was done later on by dipping . I am looking forward for any opinions about the pistol. I had not had any intentions of purchasing a Deathhead but if the owner wants to sell it for a reasonable price and the Luger gave some impression of being authenic but i am a neophyte and my opinons are very limited. I will attempt to attach pictures.

Thank you for your time and consideration


Chuck Lobrano
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