Any color case hardened Lugers?

Blindeye · 09-27-2013, 09:58 PM

I've just joined here, and really looking forward to participating.

I've seen a number of custom finishes on shooters and bring-backs, but never color case hardening.

It's an art to get right, I agree.
But it really looks nice when done well.

Thanks,

Garrett

Ron Wood · 09-27-2013, 10:07 PM

Any color case hardened Lugers?...No, at least none that are original.

Arizona Slim · 09-27-2013, 10:12 PM

Hi Garrett and welcome to the forum. I agree, color case hardening makes a beautiful finish but would be out out of place on a Luger, however so are the Nickel and Chrome finishes, so why not color case hardening on a shooter Luger? I would like to see one.

Lon

G.T. · 09-28-2013, 12:02 AM

I've thought of case hardening luger frames, not for the look, but for the surface hardening ... it has worked well for all applications when done correctly... I think a great addition to any firearm... when done right... best to all, til..lat'r...GT

Blindeye · 09-28-2013, 10:46 AM

Thanks, and I should have qualified my question further.

This obviously wouldn't be for an original/collectible Luger.
Rather, a custom piece that's meant to be admired as well as shot.

I built a custom Mauser 98 in 400 Whelen (Improved) that I had color case hardened, and it looks great.
I did a Google search for examples of Lugers like this, but with zero results.

Garrett

ithacaartist · 09-28-2013, 11:19 PM

Welcome, Garrett,

How 'bout some pics of the '98?!

Blindeye · 09-29-2013, 09:46 AM

I don't have a picture hosting service, but glad to send some to anyone who could post it here.

Thanks!

Garrett

John Sabato · 09-30-2013, 10:07 AM

You don't need an external hosting service... and we would rather you not use one... please click on this link for more information. We look forward to seeing your photos. Welcome to the Lugerforum.

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=23172

09-27-2013, 09:58 PM	#1
Blindeye User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any color case hardened Lugers? I've just joined here, and really looking forward to participating. I've seen a number of custom finishes on shooters and bring-backs, but never color case hardening. It's an art to get right, I agree. But it really looks nice when done well. Thanks, Garrett

09-27-2013, 10:07 PM	#2
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: 7,010 Thanks: 1,088 Thanked 5,149 Times in 1,694 Posts	Any color case hardened Lugers?...No, at least none that are original. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-28-2013, 12:02 AM	#4
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,502 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 3,639 Times in 1,001 Posts	case color.. I've thought of case hardening luger frames, not for the look, but for the surface hardening ... it has worked well for all applications when done correctly... I think a great addition to any firearm... when done right... best to all, til..lat'r...GT

09-28-2013, 11:19 PM	#6
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,327 Thanks: 7,216 Thanked 2,545 Times in 1,353 Posts	Welcome, Garrett, How 'bout some pics of the '98?! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

09-30-2013, 10:07 AM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	You don't need an external hosting service... and we would rather you not use one... please click on this link for more information. We look forward to seeing your photos. Welcome to the Lugerforum. http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=23172 __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-27-2013, 10:12 PM	#3
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	Hi Garrett and welcome to the forum. I agree, color case hardening makes a beautiful finish but would be out out of place on a Luger, however so are the Nickel and Chrome finishes, so why not color case hardening on a shooter Luger? I would like to see one. Lon

09-28-2013, 10:46 AM	#5
Blindeye User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, and I should have qualified my question further. This obviously wouldn't be for an original/collectible Luger. Rather, a custom piece that's meant to be admired as well as shot. I built a custom Mauser 98 in 400 Whelen (Improved) that I had color case hardened, and it looks great. I did a Google search for examples of Lugers like this, but with zero results. Garrett

09-29-2013, 09:46 AM	#7
Blindeye User Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't have a picture hosting service, but glad to send some to anyone who could post it here. Thanks! Garrett