Newbie Trying to Identify Luger

Ron Wood · 04-30-2010, 10:00 AM

I think alanint is correct and the apparent distortion of the breechblock is an illusion. Many years ago when I had more time than sense, I bought a British proofed and painted Luger in a pawnshop. I spent many hours over a period of a few days with 0000 steel wool and acetone removing the paint (I'm not sure the acetone did any good, I just kind of wore the paint off). It was worth the effort though. Under the paint was a very nice original finish and the gun looked pretty darned good.

04-30-2010, 10:00 AM	#12
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	I think alanint is correct and the apparent distortion of the breechblock is an illusion. Many years ago when I had more time than sense, I bought a British proofed and painted Luger in a pawnshop. I spent many hours over a period of a few days with 0000 steel wool and acetone removing the paint (I'm not sure the acetone did any good, I just kind of wore the paint off). It was worth the effort though. Under the paint was a very nice original finish and the gun looked pretty darned good. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction