S/42 1937

Frank · 08-29-2006, 08:57 AM

Nomadr, okay, thanks for the additional picture!

What we know:
1) The frame has a Mauser Hump
2) The serial number, 6902s, is just inside the low number for the beginning of the Mauser Hump Frame production change.
3) The cross pin between the breech block and mid Toggle Link is Fire Blued.

What I think we know:
1) The appearance of the patina on the back grip strap, seems to indicate the frame is rust blued
2) I believe the serial number on the barrel shows a halo. This would indicate the barrel is rust blued.

What you need to verify:
1) Check the internal surfaces of the frame for coloration. These surfaces should be "In the White" or not blued. This is the "tell" for a rust blued frame.

What I can conclude:
1) If the frame and receiver are rust blued and
2) The serial number is in the early range, then

THE SMALL PARTS SHOULD BE STRAWED!!!!

Since they are not, the small parts must have been blued sometime after 1937. But I don't have a clue who did the dastardly deed!! I can only speculate on reasons for the small parts being blue instead of straw!!

Thanks for you help, I hope this helps!!!

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08-29-2006, 08:57 AM	#1
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Nomadr, okay, thanks for the additional picture! What we know: 1) The frame has a Mauser Hump 2) The serial number, 6902s, is just inside the low number for the beginning of the Mauser Hump Frame production change. 3) The cross pin between the breech block and mid Toggle Link is Fire Blued. What I think we know: 1) The appearance of the patina on the back grip strap, seems to indicate the frame is rust blued 2) I believe the serial number on the barrel shows a halo. This would indicate the barrel is rust blued. What you need to verify: 1) Check the internal surfaces of the frame for coloration. These surfaces should be "In the White" or not blued. This is the "tell" for a rust blued frame. What I can conclude: 1) If the frame and receiver are rust blued and 2) The serial number is in the early range, then THE SMALL PARTS SHOULD BE STRAWED!!!! Since they are not, the small parts must have been blued sometime after 1937. But I don't have a clue who did the dastardly deed!! I can only speculate on reasons for the small parts being blue instead of straw!! Thanks for you help, I hope this helps!!!