Barrel markings

Edward Tinker · 04-07-2009, 12:21 PM

Chuck, the finish is the metal, so if it is etched, it is etched into the barrel itself, albeit lightly done. I have owned two guns like this, one was light, the other pretty deep.

To take it off will require sanding and then rebluing of that spot. I have heard several folks can do it (not counting Ted, as he no longer takes work??); both I have met have the "reputation" of doing work for dealers who then sell it as original.

Point is, anything can be done, but it just takes time and money and true originality will be lost...

Ed

04-07-2009, 12:21 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Chuck, the finish is the metal, so if it is etched, it is etched into the barrel itself, albeit lightly done. I have owned two guns like this, one was light, the other pretty deep. To take it off will require sanding and then rebluing of that spot. I have heard several folks can do it (not counting Ted, as he no longer takes work??); both I have met have the "reputation" of doing work for dealers who then sell it as original. Point is, anything can be done, but it just takes time and money and true originality will be lost... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV