Odd 1938 Mauser Luger?

[jeffs]

Postino

Please go ahead and bid--I'm not going to. I was just curious about it's origin!

Jeff

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by jeffs

Postino

...go ahead and bid--I'm not going to...

I will do just that! I've long been a fan of the SS Lugers, but have been put off by the comments in the magazines of the day on the metallurgy...

I have some experience with hard [industrial] chrome plating; decorative [3-layer] chrome plating; and nickel plating. It's interesting that he actually alludes to one common problem with nickel plating - the plating not adhering.

It doesn't appear to have been over-buffed; the ear recesses were left unbuffed; edges look crisp; markings look clear. I would expect it to be tight in some areas, but maybe not...

I'm waiting to hear a response to my request for more pics...If I don't get any response, or if it's questionable, then I'll pass...

I have set a ceiling for my bid, and it's not hard to guess what it is, but there may be others out there (or even in here) who would like to add this to their...accumulation...so we shall see what we shall see...