Telltale Signs of a Refinished Luger

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Thor

As a restorer, I try to mimic the original condition as best I can. The rounded edges shown by Postino IS the absolutely most graphic indicator of a amaturish reblue.

Outstanding list of points, Thor! (Right Click, Save!)

I should have been more specific, too - I was referring to amateurs, not true professionals such as yourself! Specifically, my local rebluer, who *insists* on buffing all his reblue jobs (removing tool marks).

There is one other area I have noticed, and that is the area inside the frame 'ears'. Some reblues I have seen have that area buffed, then blasted, to give a satiny look which contrasts with the polished flats. It looks nice, but is not [IMHO] original (except maybe on presentation pieces). I saved a pic somewhere, but can't find it right now...