Questions about my 1917 DWM Artillery

Garfield · 09-06-2002, 01:48 PM

As has been pointed out, it is difficult to evaluate the blued finish from pictures, particularly those posted on the net given the availability of photo enhancement progarams and/or the difference in appearance created by a particular camera.

To Ron Wood (Name edited for correct spelling by ADMIN-JS [img]biggrin.gif[/img] ): I agree with lugerdoc's comments regarding the appearance of the numbers stamped on the parts,etc., and note that the "4" on the sideplate does not appear to be similiar to any of the other 4s appearing in the pictures. In fact, it appears rather unique.

The long and short of it is, however, that the pistol needs to be examined, "hands on" by an impartial person with knowledge and experience in this area of collecting.

Doug Smith would be an excellent choice.

09-06-2002, 01:48 PM	#11
Garfield User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A little SE of Nome Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	As has been pointed out, it is difficult to evaluate the blued finish from pictures, particularly those posted on the net given the availability of photo enhancement progarams and/or the difference in appearance created by a particular camera. To Ron Wood (Name edited for correct spelling by ADMIN-JS [img]biggrin.gif[/img] ): I agree with lugerdoc's comments regarding the appearance of the numbers stamped on the parts,etc., and note that the "4" on the sideplate does not appear to be similiar to any of the other 4s appearing in the pictures. In fact, it appears rather unique. The long and short of it is, however, that the pistol needs to be examined, "hands on" by an impartial person with knowledge and experience in this area of collecting. Doug Smith would be an excellent choice.