Halo around 1917

Ron Wood · 10-09-2009, 11:57 PM

The halo on this serial number is without a doubt very pronounced, but as George stated: "Nothing surprises me on pistols made in 1916 or 1917". When dissecting the halo details, also observe the small details that would be difficult to create by micro bead blasting or dabbing with "Q-Tips". The indentation to the left of the leading "7" or the fine detail between the "0" and the "3" is indicative of either the hand of a master forger or the natural result of metal stamping. With such a common variant as this Luger, what would be gained by forging the halo?

10-09-2009, 11:57 PM	#8
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	The halo on this serial number is without a doubt very pronounced, but as George stated: "Nothing surprises me on pistols made in 1916 or 1917". When dissecting the halo details, also observe the small details that would be difficult to create by micro bead blasting or dabbing with "Q-Tips". The indentation to the left of the leading "7" or the fine detail between the "0" and the "3" is indicative of either the hand of a master forger or the natural result of metal stamping. With such a common variant as this Luger, what would be gained by forging the halo? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

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