Luger paint color

lugerholsterrepair · 04-22-2012, 11:26 AM

I remember reading in Anthony van der Linden's book on FN pistols..it was either the French or Belgians were the first to paint pistols for their Navy handguns. Provided a more durable finish for salt water use.

ithacaartist · 04-22-2012, 12:08 PM

Does anyone know specifically what kind of finish was typically applied to Erma's diecast pistols, and how best to strip it off?

DP

04-22-2012, 11:26 AM	#1
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04-22-2012, 12:08 PM	#2
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,386 Thanks: 7,469 Thanked 2,617 Times in 1,382 Posts	Does anyone know specifically what kind of finish was typically applied to Erma's diecast pistols, and how best to strip it off? DP