Luger DWM commercial ID help

cityboy50 · 10-30-2011, 02:17 AM

Hi Ron. The color of the parts that I mentioned (above) are slightly lighter than the rest of the gun. Same with the sideplate. I guess only an in-person inspection by a knowledgable expert can tell for certain. I wuz just guessing!! I like it alot. Can't wait to by ammo and hit the range. Pete

ithacaartist · 10-30-2011, 02:33 AM

Welcome, Pete, here's the good news: The color you describe--and it does show in your photos--is correct for your commercial. It's called "straw", and is applied to the parts by heat treating. Search the site for threads about this to learn more!

The side plate should be rust blued to match the rest of the pistol; however variations in the hardness/alloys of different areas of the gun are said to affect the tone of the rust bluing, and over time different components can become different shades or hues.

Here's the bad news: Though the 7.65 Luger is sweet to shoot, you'll find that the ammunition for this caliber is difficult to find, or expensive, or both.

David Parker

p.s. I agree with Ron about the smokiness of your deal!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-30-2011, 02:17 AM	#1
cityboy50 User Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Ron. The color of the parts that I mentioned (above) are slightly lighter than the rest of the gun. Same with the sideplate. I guess only an in-person inspection by a knowledgable expert can tell for certain. I wuz just guessing!! I like it alot. Can't wait to by ammo and hit the range. Pete

10-30-2011, 02:33 AM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,400 Thanks: 7,555 Thanked 2,643 Times in 1,393 Posts	Welcome, Pete, here's the good news: The color you describe--and it does show in your photos--is correct for your commercial. It's called "straw", and is applied to the parts by heat treating. Search the site for threads about this to learn more! The side plate should be rust blued to match the rest of the pistol; however variations in the hardness/alloys of different areas of the gun are said to affect the tone of the rust bluing, and over time different components can become different shades or hues. Here's the bad news: Though the 7.65 Luger is sweet to shoot, you'll find that the ammunition for this caliber is difficult to find, or expensive, or both. David Parker p.s. I agree with Ron about the smokiness of your deal!