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Telltale Signs of a Refinished Luger

...or any pistol...

I viewed a pistol this last weekend that had been buffed and reblued, but the seller insisted it was original...

So for those that are unsure, here are some signs to look for...in a Luger...

These are two commercial Lugers, and the biggest tipoff is the smoothed edges and high gloss...Look at a specific area on each pistol, and compare them...

I look for buffing; a pistol that has been "dipped" (blued without buffing) is a bit harder to recognize...

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Last edited by sheepherder; 01-11-2011 at 02:02 PM.

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