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Tman07 · 06-18-2016, 12:49 PM

somewhat new to the luger world but very fascinated. I have a couple gems from my fathers collection and I am very interested in acquiring some additions. Relocating to the Pacific North West from the East coast I have no contacts. I am somewhat leery of on line purchase as I believe pictures only show what the seller wants you to see. If their is a particular web site that is trusted by members, that would be of some help. I do go to gun shows but rarely see lugers for sale. suggestions or advise is welcome and greatly appreciated.

DavidJayUden · 06-18-2016, 01:51 PM

I like to cruise the Simpsons Ltd. web site as they are a reputable dealer and offer good variety and good photos.
Also watch the For Sale column here, as members seem to be pretty honest.
And always insist on a 3 day non-firing inspection period.
Welcome aboard!
dju

Eugen · 06-18-2016, 03:02 PM

Welcome, Tman07, you will find many helpful experts here. Start by helping yourself by reading the FAQs. The information will educate and help you make an informed decision on your next acquisition.

But, first post detailed pics of your Luger(s), so we can see what you have.

Tman07 · 06-18-2016, 07:00 PM

Thanks dju

Tman07 · 06-18-2016, 07:06 PM

I will read the FAQs and send pics when I figure out how to do so. Thanks Eugen

mrerick · 06-18-2016, 07:19 PM

Hi David, and welcome to the forum.

Check out our FAQ PDF for some good background information.

Stick with reputable dealers like Simpson's or Checkpointcharlies.com or Legacy-Collectibles.com.

You can still sometimes find decent Lugers at shows, but it's more rare these days.

Marc

Tman07 · 06-18-2016, 08:01 PM

Just skimmed over the FAQs, good stuff! look forward to spending more time going thru them. Thanks Marc

Tman07 · 06-18-2016, 08:15 PM

Eugene requested a peek

ithacaartist · 06-19-2016, 02:14 AM

Nice Navy, David. You weren't kidding when you said "gems"!

Sergio Natali · 06-19-2016, 03:17 AM

David

Welcome from the other side of the Atlantic and enjoy being part of our Luger forum.
Congratulations on your "gems" and thanks for sharing.

mrerick · 06-19-2016, 09:22 AM

Is your Mauser Luger a 41 or 42 date?

I have one (a 1939) that has a similar almost translucent blued finish.

Marc

Tman07 · 06-19-2016, 01:47 PM

It's a 42. have a few more pics

mrerick · 06-19-2016, 02:30 PM

By now, I've seen a number of Lugers with this bluing appearance. I am not sure why the normally deep bluing isn't present on these guns. Wrong surface preparation, solution temperature, chemical mixture, bath timing?

I posted pictures of my translucent blued 1939 (from the "r" block) when I first acquired it:

http://forum.lugerforum.com/showpost...36&postcount=3

DonVoigt · 06-19-2016, 09:33 PM

I believe it may be the lighting of the pictures, exposure and perhaps some over aggressive cleaning that has given these pistol's finish that "look" in the pictures.

The artillery and Navy would have been rust blued and the 42 date hot blued, and should not look as they do in the pictures.

DavidJayUden · 06-19-2016, 11:29 PM

I agree with mrerick on that bluing issues. I have seen several where the bluing just looks "thin" all over the gun.
dju
PS: Nice guns!

rhuff · 06-20-2016, 01:58 PM

That is a beautiful Navy Luger.....I am sooooo jealous!!

Eugen · 06-20-2016, 03:47 PM

Three nice ones for sure!

Geo99 · 06-22-2016, 02:11 AM

Welcome Tman,

Nice Navy Luger!

Scott at Pre98.com is another good one to buy from, especially if you are new to this game.

- Geo

Tman07 · 06-23-2016, 07:53 PM

I do not know if lighting was an issue when taking those photos but I will try to get some better pictures under different lighting. The arty and navy look nothing close to the Mauser as far as bluing or rust treatment. I do see halos very clearly on all three pieces. Spoke with my father who believes the navy and arty to be untampered as he put it. I appreciate everybody's input and dispute nothing. I am willing to be schooled and enjoy the chase. Thanks fellas

Tman07 · 07-11-2016, 10:56 PM

would it be correct that the suffix of the frame barrel extension on the byf 42 is the sm letter L or is it possibly another letter? Most of what I have found on the subject of suffixes seem to depict a small loop in the shape of the L and I'm not seeing that here.

06-18-2016, 12:49 PM	#1
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Newby to the Forum somewhat new to the luger world but very fascinated. I have a couple gems from my fathers collection and I am very interested in acquiring some additions. Relocating to the Pacific North West from the East coast I have no contacts. I am somewhat leery of on line purchase as I believe pictures only show what the seller wants you to see. If their is a particular web site that is trusted by members, that would be of some help. I do go to gun shows but rarely see lugers for sale. suggestions or advise is welcome and greatly appreciated.

06-18-2016, 03:02 PM	#3
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	Welcome, Tman07, you will find many helpful experts here. Start by helping yourself by reading the FAQs. The information will educate and help you make an informed decision on your next acquisition. But, first post detailed pics of your Luger(s), so we can see what you have. __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

06-18-2016, 07:19 PM	#6
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	Hi David, and welcome to the forum. Check out our FAQ PDF for some good background information. Stick with reputable dealers like Simpson's or Checkpointcharlies.com or Legacy-Collectibles.com. You can still sometimes find decent Lugers at shows, but it's more rare these days. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-18-2016, 08:15 PM	#8
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Navy pics Eugene requested a peek Attached Thumbnails

06-19-2016, 02:14 AM	#9
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,377 Thanks: 7,452 Thanked 2,613 Times in 1,380 Posts	Nice Navy, David. You weren't kidding when you said "gems"! __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894

06-18-2016, 01:51 PM	#2
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I like to cruise the Simpsons Ltd. web site as they are a reputable dealer and offer good variety and good photos. Also watch the For Sale column here, as members seem to be pretty honest. And always insist on a 3 day non-firing inspection period. Welcome aboard! dju

06-18-2016, 07:00 PM	#4
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks dju

06-18-2016, 07:06 PM	#5
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I will read the FAQs and send pics when I figure out how to do so. Thanks Eugen

06-18-2016, 08:01 PM	#7
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Just skimmed over the FAQs, good stuff! look forward to spending more time going thru them. Thanks Marc

06-19-2016, 03:17 AM	#10
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	David Welcome from the other side of the Atlantic and enjoy being part of our Luger forum. Congratulations on your "gems" and thanks for sharing. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

06-19-2016, 09:22 AM	#11
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	Is your Mauser Luger a 41 or 42 date? I have one (a 1939) that has a similar almost translucent blued finish. Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-19-2016, 01:47 PM	#12
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	mauser It's a 42. have a few more pics Attached Thumbnails

06-19-2016, 02:30 PM	#13
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	By now, I've seen a number of Lugers with this bluing appearance. I am not sure why the normally deep bluing isn't present on these guns. Wrong surface preparation, solution temperature, chemical mixture, bath timing? I posted pictures of my translucent blued 1939 (from the "r" block) when I first acquired it: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showpost...36&postcount=3 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

06-19-2016, 09:33 PM	#14
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	I believe it may be the lighting of the pictures, exposure and perhaps some over aggressive cleaning that has given these pistol's finish that "look" in the pictures. The artillery and Navy would have been rust blued and the 42 date hot blued, and should not look as they do in the pictures. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

06-19-2016, 11:29 PM	#15
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	I agree with mrerick on that bluing issues. I have seen several where the bluing just looks "thin" all over the gun. dju PS: Nice guns!

06-20-2016, 01:58 PM	#16
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	That is a beautiful Navy Luger.....I am sooooo jealous!!

06-20-2016, 03:47 PM	#17
Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 797 Thanks: 403 Thanked 640 Times in 339 Posts	Three nice ones for sure! __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

06-22-2016, 02:11 AM	#18
Geo99 User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Whidbey Island WA Posts: 400 Thanks: 102 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts	Welcome Tman, Nice Navy Luger! Scott at Pre98.com is another good one to buy from, especially if you are new to this game. - Geo __________________ "Diplomacy is the art of saying nice doggie, until you can find a rock." - Will Rogers

06-23-2016, 07:53 PM	#19
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	luger pictures I do not know if lighting was an issue when taking those photos but I will try to get some better pictures under different lighting. The arty and navy look nothing close to the Mauser as far as bluing or rust treatment. I do see halos very clearly on all three pieces. Spoke with my father who believes the navy and arty to be untampered as he put it. I appreciate everybody's input and dispute nothing. I am willing to be schooled and enjoy the chase. Thanks fellas

07-11-2016, 10:56 PM	#20
Tman07 User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Washington Posts: 18 Thanks: 11 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	byf 42 sn suffix would it be correct that the suffix of the frame barrel extension on the byf 42 is the sm letter L or is it possibly another letter? Most of what I have found on the subject of suffixes seem to depict a small loop in the shape of the L and I'm not seeing that here. Attached Thumbnails