A Study...

Dwight Gruber · 02-01-2006, 08:03 PM

Although Ron Wood will probably be the best source for the info, I can report that my 1906AE has strong halo on all the barrel stamps.

Should this gun have a c/N test proof?

DWM's Swiss military contract ended in 1914; this gun has a serial number which is mixed in with 1921-dated Commercials. Under these circumstances, should one be suspicious of a Swiss cross on the barrel as is presented here?

The safety area on these guns was not polished, but actually routed out to a depth of around .003mm (I measured mine...). This leaves a distinct raised edge to the white area. It is difficult to tell, but a couple of the photos have the apearance of the safety area polished white beyond that edge.

One of the things I look at when determining the originality of a Luger's finish is the end of the retaining pin which sticks up through the top of the left toggle knob. The pin is white, and usually has an appearance of dullness, often very dark. The pin on this gun apears polished. It should be noted that the normal processes of digital photography could mimic this appearance.

--Dwight

02-01-2006, 08:03 PM	#13
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,908 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,330 Times in 435 Posts	Although Ron Wood will probably be the best source for the info, I can report that my 1906AE has strong halo on all the barrel stamps. Should this gun have a c/N test proof? DWM's Swiss military contract ended in 1914; this gun has a serial number which is mixed in with 1921-dated Commercials. Under these circumstances, should one be suspicious of a Swiss cross on the barrel as is presented here? The safety area on these guns was not polished, but actually routed out to a depth of around .003mm (I measured mine...). This leaves a distinct raised edge to the white area. It is difficult to tell, but a couple of the photos have the apearance of the safety area polished white beyond that edge. One of the things I look at when determining the originality of a Luger's finish is the end of the retaining pin which sticks up through the top of the left toggle knob. The pin is white, and usually has an appearance of dullness, often very dark. The pin on this gun apears polished. It should be noted that the normal processes of digital photography could mimic this appearance. --Dwight