Telltale Signs of a Refinished Luger

Hugo Borchardt · 01-11-2011, 12:17 PM

Postino:

Thank-you! The difference between the sharp edges on the original finish and the rounded refinished edges are obvious. I have been relying on buffed out proofmarks and finish color/characteristics to tell the tale and was unaware of this much more obvious indicator.

Clark

calibrator · 01-11-2011, 01:05 PM

I think that most novices are MORE attracted to the mildly "Buffed" appearance as being more attractive. I bought my 1st Luger (now have 5, one is a complete Arty rig with loader) to use as a prop for an exotic glamour photo project I was involved in. Picked it over the other 3 because it just looked so much sexier. Of course I registered with this forum AFTER this purchase and realized I paid $200 more than I should've. I realize these were war-time tools spit out in quantity (Germans are noted by myself for atristically over-engineering and complicating everything), the milling and planing marks do give them a sort of unfinished look (which I now appreciate). There will always be a market for ALL the BUFFED shooters out there as long as the "Romance" of the Luger image exists for the next generation. Thanks ALL for this Great forum. Joe

Norme · 01-11-2011, 01:35 PM

Nice job, Rich. Your excellent photos should prove very helpful when questions of originality arise. Regards, Norm

sheepherder · 01-11-2011, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Rickman

...I have been relying on buffed out proofmarks...to tell the tale...

Also a good indicator! I don't have two Lugers with original & buffed out proofs/text, but here's a pair of FN 1900's to compare...

01-11-2011, 12:17 PM	#1
Hugo Borchardt User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 372 Thanks: 340 Thanked 143 Times in 48 Posts	Postino: Thank-you! The difference between the sharp edges on the original finish and the rounded refinished edges are obvious. I have been relying on buffed out proofmarks and finish color/characteristics to tell the tale and was unaware of this much more obvious indicator. 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

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01-11-2011, 01:05 PM	#2
calibrator User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cave Creek Posts: 340 Thanks: 67 Thanked 271 Times in 108 Posts	I think that most novices are MORE attracted to the mildly "Buffed" appearance as being more attractive. I bought my 1st Luger (now have 5, one is a complete Arty rig with loader) to use as a prop for an exotic glamour photo project I was involved in. Picked it over the other 3 because it just looked so much sexier. Of course I registered with this forum AFTER this purchase and realized I paid $200 more than I should've. I realize these were war-time tools spit out in quantity (Germans are noted by myself for atristically over-engineering and complicating everything), the milling and planing marks do give them a sort of unfinished look (which I now appreciate). There will always be a market for ALL the BUFFED shooters out there as long as the "Romance" of the Luger image exists for the next generation. Thanks ALL for this Great forum. Joe

01-11-2011, 01:35 PM	#3
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Nice job, Rich. Your excellent photos should prove very helpful when questions of originality arise. Regards, Norm