Very nice 1918 DWM, need current value

Doug G. · 02-23-2009, 01:14 PM

Jerry, the straw is indeed very dark in person. But you can tell that there is much age to it. I am convinced that the finish is original as it does glow red under a strong light and has halo effect on all numbers. The gun was packed in cosmoline since the end of WWII. It took me the better part of 2 hours to clean it all up! The inside of the frame and rails are still in the white. The mag release could have been replaced at one time, but in person it looks like the metal darkened with age. I will add some pics of the inside tonight.

02-23-2009, 01:14 PM	#3
Doug G. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 713 Thanks: 1 Thanked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Jerry, the straw is indeed very dark in person. But you can tell that there is much age to it. I am convinced that the finish is original as it does glow red under a strong light and has halo effect on all numbers. The gun was packed in cosmoline since the end of WWII. It took me the better part of 2 hours to clean it all up! The inside of the frame and rails are still in the white. The mag release could have been replaced at one time, but in person it looks like the metal darkened with age. I will add some pics of the inside tonight. __________________ Suppose you were an idiot.....and suppose you were a member of Congress.....But I repeat myself" ~~ Mark Twain