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mrerick · 08-21-2011, 10:53 AM

I can't tell due to soft details in your photos, but the left side of the barrel near the front sight may have either an import marking or corrosion.

In either case, the barrel appears to have a different finish shine and consistency than the rest of the Luger. If corrosion pits are blued, it's been refinished. Check to see that the front of the barrel is still "in the white" (never blued) and that the interior rails are also in the white. If they are blued it's been refinished.

If it's import marked, it's likely a recent Russian Capture import. If the barrel is refinished it is less attractive as a collectible Luger. In either case, the value drops to that of a "shooter" Luger. Perhaps 25% less than a collectible.

Marc

08-21-2011, 10:53 AM	#5
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,920 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	I can't tell due to soft details in your photos, but the left side of the barrel near the front sight may have either an import marking or corrosion. In either case, the barrel appears to have a different finish shine and consistency than the rest of the Luger. If corrosion pits are blued, it's been refinished. Check to see that the front of the barrel is still "in the white" (never blued) and that the interior rails are also in the white. If they are blued it's been refinished. If it's import marked, it's likely a recent Russian Capture import. If the barrel is refinished it is less attractive as a collectible Luger. In either case, the value drops to that of a "shooter" Luger. Perhaps 25% less than a collectible. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.