Info on 1916 DWM WWII Vet Bring Back

John Sabato · 03-30-2010, 08:43 AM

Looks like a flat nickle finish to me... Just my $0.02

gatornavy · 03-30-2010, 09:16 AM

Thanks to Everyone
Talked to Dad this morning and the gun is exactly the way he got it in '44. I know the photos are not great but I am looking at it now more closely and there is no indication of any blueing anywhere. The finish, barrel to frame is consistent. Only the trigger plate has a different appearance. There is still some slight strawing on the left side of the trigger. The mag# is 6940(+).
I am now assuming that we should NOT have it blued? And can anyone tell that I don't have a clue what I am doing but fast becoming a lugerhead. Many thanks again, you guys are amazing.
Ron

LugerVern · 03-30-2010, 09:46 AM

The gun has been chemically cleaned at some point, I say this because the pits are rust free. I see some rust forming in the grip area from finger prints and as long as the gun is bare it will be subject to easy rusting.

The gun is a family collectible and should remain in the family if at all possible.

Many of the markings are thin from natural use and acid cleaning, IMO you would not devalue the gun by giving it a finish of some kind.

I would not use any of the cold blue you find in the local stores, most will not last, Brownells has several alternatives that give a much longer lasting finish
http://www.brownells.com

I like some of the gray phosphate finishes that can be applied at home, they last almost forever and would keep the gun protected while maintaining a similar look.

Thanks for sharing your gun with us

Vern

gatornavy · 03-30-2010, 03:27 PM

Vern
Appreciate the info and comments. Found something on a German website that specifically mentioned a "German gray phosphate finish" used in WWII. Is that similar to what you are referring? Also could it be possible that is what is on gun now and finally wearing off? Just a thought. It would be exciting to restore to "original" finish. Thanks again for all your help.
Ron

03-30-2010, 08:43 AM	#1
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03-30-2010, 09:16 AM	#2
gatornavy User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks to Everyone Talked to Dad this morning and the gun is exactly the way he got it in '44. I know the photos are not great but I am looking at it now more closely and there is no indication of any blueing anywhere. The finish, barrel to frame is consistent. Only the trigger plate has a different appearance. There is still some slight strawing on the left side of the trigger. The mag# is 6940(+). I am now assuming that we should NOT have it blued? And can anyone tell that I don't have a clue what I am doing but fast becoming a lugerhead. Many thanks again, you guys are amazing. Ron

03-30-2010, 09:46 AM	#3
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	The gun has been chemically cleaned at some point, I say this because the pits are rust free. I see some rust forming in the grip area from finger prints and as long as the gun is bare it will be subject to easy rusting. The gun is a family collectible and should remain in the family if at all possible. Many of the markings are thin from natural use and acid cleaning, IMO you would not devalue the gun by giving it a finish of some kind. I would not use any of the cold blue you find in the local stores, most will not last, Brownells has several alternatives that give a much longer lasting finish http://www.brownells.com I like some of the gray phosphate finishes that can be applied at home, they last almost forever and would keep the gun protected while maintaining a similar look. Thanks for sharing your gun with us Vern

03-30-2010, 03:27 PM	#4
gatornavy User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Carolina Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Vern Appreciate the info and comments. Found something on a German website that specifically mentioned a "German gray phosphate finish" used in WWII. Is that similar to what you are referring? Also could it be possible that is what is on gun now and finally wearing off? Just a thought. It would be exciting to restore to "original" finish. Thanks again for all your help. Ron