WW2 Lugers

whiterook2king2 · 01-18-2011, 10:45 PM

Hi to all,
I am beginning the process of looking to purchase my first luger and have a few initial questions. What does the term straw mean? Also , are the online auction sites a good place to look for a nice WW2 luger? Thanks.

spartacus38 · 01-18-2011, 10:56 PM

Suggest you buy Jan Still's Third Reich Lugers first.

Bob

DavidJayUden · 01-18-2011, 11:01 PM

Straw coloring refers to a heat treating process that leaves the parts a golden "straw" color. Used on small parts up to 1937. You won't see it after that date because it was an unnecessary step in production, but looked nice.
The online sites are a wonderful place to educate yourself, but not a place for beginners to buy. Pick out a gun that suits your fancy and send us a link. We will pick it apart for you. Also watch the For Sale section of this forum. You will be dealing with honest sellers with other honest members looking on. Maybe place an ad in the Wanted section.
dju

spartacus38 · 01-18-2011, 11:11 PM

You are walking into a field full of landmines and knowledge is essential.It is tough for a
beginner without some knowledgeable collector to help you.Try to find someone to help you
and buy that book first.

Bob

01-18-2011, 10:45 PM	#1
whiterook2king2 New User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WW2 Lugers Hi to all, I am beginning the process of looking to purchase my first luger and have a few initial questions. What does the term straw mean? Also , are the online auction sites a good place to look for a nice WW2 luger? Thanks.

01-18-2011, 10:56 PM	#2
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	Suggest you buy Jan Still's Third Reich Lugers first. Bob

01-18-2011, 11:01 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Straw coloring refers to a heat treating process that leaves the parts a golden "straw" color. Used on small parts up to 1937. You won't see it after that date because it was an unnecessary step in production, but looked nice. The online sites are a wonderful place to educate yourself, but not a place for beginners to buy. Pick out a gun that suits your fancy and send us a link. We will pick it apart for you. Also watch the For Sale section of this forum. You will be dealing with honest sellers with other honest members looking on. Maybe place an ad in the Wanted section. dju

01-18-2011, 11:11 PM	#4
spartacus38 Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Lake Tahoe,CA. Posts: 695 Thanks: 0 Thanked 70 Times in 56 Posts	You are walking into a field full of landmines and knowledge is essential.It is tough for a beginner without some knowledgeable collector to help you.Try to find someone to help you and buy that book first. Bob