Navy

LugerVern · 09-01-2008, 10:24 AM

Dwight

I like the unit markings, no problem there.

There will not be any ware marks ahead of the holdopen, this is beveled downward.

The beachblock has been refinished so you will not see the ware on its bottom.
Look at the picture of the center pin, the edges are rounded from hand sanding.

Lets assume you are correct that the marks are from of the end of the recoil spring stirrup connector dragging across the frame during disassembly/reassembly. This means the gun has been taken apart a lot over the years, this requires that the grip safety be depressed and some rearward movement of the receiver. Again the internal ware is disproportionate to what we see externally.

Look closely at the lug of the upper receiver, you will see where the old ware marks have been blued over, yes there are fresh ware marks but also older ones.

No one has commented on the deep scratch in the middle of the grip safety that has been blued over.

This is a very nice 06 Navy, it is probably unfair for me to pick away at it when someone is trying to sale their gun. If I am right we are talking most likely a factory refurbishment or maybe a slight touch up 20 or 30 years ago.
I believe the gun is original but that something happened to the finish along the way.

Vern

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09-01-2008, 10:24 AM	#11
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Dwight I like the unit markings, no problem there. There will not be any ware marks ahead of the holdopen, this is beveled downward. The beachblock has been refinished so you will not see the ware on its bottom. Look at the picture of the center pin, the edges are rounded from hand sanding. Lets assume you are correct that the marks are from of the end of the recoil spring stirrup connector dragging across the frame during disassembly/reassembly. This means the gun has been taken apart a lot over the years, this requires that the grip safety be depressed and some rearward movement of the receiver. Again the internal ware is disproportionate to what we see externally. Look closely at the lug of the upper receiver, you will see where the old ware marks have been blued over, yes there are fresh ware marks but also older ones. No one has commented on the deep scratch in the middle of the grip safety that has been blued over. This is a very nice 06 Navy, it is probably unfair for me to pick away at it when someone is trying to sale their gun. If I am right we are talking most likely a factory refurbishment or maybe a slight touch up 20 or 30 years ago. I believe the gun is original but that something happened to the finish along the way. Vern