1906 -Is this real or 'enhanced'

[kurusu]

Originally Posted by CJS57

I agree with Ron Wood, it is a correct and original finish Luger. Only a hands on inspection will be the last word however. It looks like a crack but is 99.9% not a crack. It is a machining ledge that all of that era Lugers have. If you have a reference collection you can check yours and see they all have that ledge. The proof mark is also ok and fine. That proof was struck before the rust blue and that one is within the range of normal appearance and depth. The barrel serial and proofs were struck after the blue was on and those too have the right look and halos. Nice original gun. Good luck!

I'll be... You are right. I went and check, and sure enough there was the ledge. Let's call it an unfortunate picture.

[ithacaartist]

Originally Posted by kurusu

I'll be... You are right. I went and check, and sure enough there was the ledge. Let's call it an unfortunate picture.

This demonstrates how important it can be to have a gun in-hand. The pic gives the ledge a very crack-like appearance. Several of us stand corrected!