Value of reblued Luger

Vlim · 07-25-2018, 06:45 AM

Early German steel was crap. Consistancy was lacking and hardness was all over the place.

In the early years, Mauser bought its steel from Sheffield because they considered German steel to be unsuitable for their use.

In the 1930s metallurgy greatly improved. Mausers from the 1930s utilize better steel, better heat treating and thus improved reliability over WW1 era P08s.

Krieghoffs are probably similar in regards to metallurgy. But if one is looking for a reliable and affordable shooter, a Krieghoff is not really an option.

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07-25-2018, 06:45 AM	#27
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,991 Times in 1,205 Posts	Early German steel was crap. Consistancy was lacking and hardness was all over the place. In the early years, Mauser bought its steel from Sheffield because they considered German steel to be unsuitable for their use. In the 1930s metallurgy greatly improved. Mausers from the 1930s utilize better steel, better heat treating and thus improved reliability over WW1 era P08s. Krieghoffs are probably similar in regards to metallurgy. But if one is looking for a reliable and affordable shooter, a Krieghoff is not really an option.