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Hugo Borchardt · 01-08-2011, 02:27 PM

It can be difficult to tell from photos, and in some instances where professional restoration or "boosters" are involved can be very difficult to tell at all. In this instance, you can see that the serial #'s and proof marks were buffed down and/or partially obscured during the reblue. The serials and proofs on an original finish gun would be very crisp. You provided very good photos, and the color and "mirror" quality of the finish tell the tale. Also, the small parts (trigger, takedown lever, etc) would be strawed a gold color which fades a bit depending on condition. You can browse the forum to see some examples.

In spite of that, it is a Luger and therefore is a very cool gun. I like it! Congrats and enjoy!

Clark

Norme · 01-08-2011, 02:54 PM

Hi Jeremy, As Clark has said, the markings should be "deep and crisp and even", as the old song goes. However, what I look for are flat surfaces and sharp edges, see photos. Regards, Norm.

dharger · 01-10-2011, 08:29 AM

The thing I like about Lugers like this one is that they still look nice and you can shoot 'em without hurting their value any.

01-08-2011, 02:27 PM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	It can be difficult to tell from photos, and in some instances where professional restoration or "boosters" are involved can be very difficult to tell at all. In this instance, you can see that the serial #'s and proof marks were buffed down and/or partially obscured during the reblue. The serials and proofs on an original finish gun would be very crisp. You provided very good photos, and the color and "mirror" quality of the finish tell the tale. Also, the small parts (trigger, takedown lever, etc) would be strawed a gold color which fades a bit depending on condition. You can browse the forum to see some examples. In spite of that, it is a Luger and therefore is a very cool gun. I like it! Congrats and enjoy! Clark __________________ My militaria collection is dedicated to the memory of my Grandfather, Marine Gunnery Sergeant Dave Hill, Jr., wounded in action at The Assault of the Second Marine Division on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, 20-23 November, 1943. http://www.tarawa1943.com/pages/casualties%20tarawa.htm

01-08-2011, 02:54 PM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Jeremy, As Clark has said, the markings should be "deep and crisp and even", as the old song goes. However, what I look for are flat surfaces and sharp edges, see photos. Regards, Norm. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images

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01-10-2011, 08:29 AM	#3
dharger User Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The thing I like about Lugers like this one is that they still look nice and you can shoot 'em without hurting their value any.