Yet another Newbie with...

[Ron Wood]

James,
Bill indicated most of the parts that should be strawed (trigger, takedown lever, safety). In addition, the magazine release and ejector should be strawed, and the little "tab" that blocks the sear when the safety is engaged should be "in the white", i.e. no blue or straw just raw metal. Also the little pin, the tip of which shows on top of the left toggle knob, should be in the white (this is the most common evidence of re-blue as most refinishers do not bother to disassemble the toggle train to refinish).

[Magic Jar]

Thanks Ron. I'm replying from my phone. I'll do better tomorrow.

James

On Edit: Well 'tomorrow' has crept up in a not-so-petty pace, and I've spent the morning reading more of the threads on this Forum. There's a lot to be digested in a short time.

Thanks again, Ron, for that clarification. It reminded me that I had failed to ask a question about it before.

About the 'strawing', I am under the impression that strawing was replaced by bluing and other processes around 1937 ±. Is the reason for the comments from Bill (above) et al about this gun of mine missing that strawing owing to the fact that the numbers, identifying marks, etc. would indicate the main parts of this gun at least started off prior to that date?

I'm grateful for the patience of those who have taken the time to read this thread and educate me. I don't think I'm dumb, just ignorant about Lugers and I'm enjoying going back to school, so to speak.

I realize that I haven't posted a photo of the holster yet. The camera needs 'film' (bat. needs charging).

James

[Magic Jar]

Here are a couple of photos of the holster that came with the gun.

Notice the scuff mark above the closing strap. I can't tell if this is rub damage from transport/packing or if someone tried to remove something. There was no tool with the holster. I'll get one for it. The strap that assists in removing the gun from the holster is complete, not damaged.

Also, I failed to mention in the description of the gun above that an '80' is stamped on the underneath side of the "take-down" lever.

Once again, I apologize for the poor photos. I'd like to blame the camera, but I imagine it's my inability to focus it properly. Probably something simple like the diopter being out of focus. Then, again, maybe it's just old wornout eyes.

In the spirit of looking for that 'mentor' that Aaron mentioned, I live in south-central Idaho, not far from Twin Falls. Is there a forum member in my vicinity?

James

P.S. In case you wonder about the "Alaska" labeling at the bottom, I just returned from a trip up there and didn't take the time when removing the pix from the camera to change the label.