My "new" 1917 DWM

Ron Smith · 05-25-2011, 10:06 AM

"I noticed there was vertical sanding /scratches under the safety before bluing. I have a 1916 with the same marks. Usually you see the round bit marks from the milling machine. How common is this?"

Bob,

It's very common. Some original finish Lugers exhibit what appear to be erratic scratch marks in the ear recesses. It depends on the year and the maker. This has been discussed at length and determined to be normal on original Lugers.

Ron

05-25-2011, 10:06 AM	#14
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	"I noticed there was vertical sanding /scratches under the safety before bluing. I have a 1916 with the same marks. Usually you see the round bit marks from the milling machine. How common is this?" Bob, It's very common. Some original finish Lugers exhibit what appear to be erratic scratch marks in the ear recesses. It depends on the year and the maker. This has been discussed at length and determined to be normal on original Lugers. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...