Unfired Luger??? - Page 2

DonVoigt · 03-09-2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HerrKaiser

Ah...I didnt realize that Muaser stopped strawing after 1937 since when they took over DWM in 1930 they did not stop the process immediately. Whoops.

Maybe you need a newer book?

Major Tom · 03-11-2018, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HerrKaiser

Ah...I didnt realize that Muaser stopped strawing after 1937 since when they took over DWM in 1930 they did not stop the process immediately. Whoops.

My 1939 Mauser 42 has a strawed part on the right side, don't know the name of the part.

John Sabato · 03-09-2018, 09:52 AM

IMHO

The finish appears original, however the yellow cast on the photos makes detail hard to see. Recommend photos taken outside on an overcast day... no flash.

The grips are authentic to the period. The grip with the two digits that matches the serial number is original... the other grip is a period replacement. The left grip fitting around the safetly lever is probably the result of shrinkage over the years... I say original. Not replacement.

The gun hasn't been fired "much"

and the parts should be blued not strawed in 1940...

NICE gun.

Sergio Natali · 03-09-2018, 10:48 AM

First and foremost I don't claim to be an expert, and photographs are not always a good indicator of what the actual finish looks like, but to me nothing seems to jump out as not being correct from those pictures, congrats on your very nice Luger.

wlyon · 03-09-2018, 12:17 PM

Nice luger. However this is one would need to be looked at in hand to tell if original or restored. With the photos I could not say either way. Definitely the grips have been messed with. Anyway enjoy!! Bill

HerrKaiser · 03-09-2018, 02:07 PM

Or to better pay attention to the ones I have/have read! Once I got through to the information on mine and into the early 30's models i had stopped paying as clear attention. I've only been intensively studying for about 2 months, still plenty of rookie mistakes to be made and lessons to be learned, that is why I joined the forum!

rhuff · 03-09-2018, 02:29 PM

I have to wonder if perhaps the grips were stripped(finish) in order to try and make the original and replacement grip match, color wise.

Dlxkey · 03-09-2018, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rhuff

I have to wonder if perhaps the grips were stripped(finish) in order to try and make the original and replacement grip match, color wise.

I'm suspecting you are right. See also how at places around the edge of the right grip appear what look like runs of a dark liquid stain?

Still left wondering what the original finish would've been.
Guess I'll have to buy a book. The finish on my only other gun (a '38 Mauser [shooter)] ) appears like nothing more than a rubbed (WELL rubbed) oil finish.

cirelaw · 03-10-2018, 02:39 PM

Caveat Emptor~

03-09-2018, 09:52 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	IMHO The finish appears original, however the yellow cast on the photos makes detail hard to see. Recommend photos taken outside on an overcast day... no flash. The grips are authentic to the period. The grip with the two digits that matches the serial number is original... the other grip is a period replacement. The left grip fitting around the safetly lever is probably the result of shrinkage over the years... I say original. Not replacement. The gun hasn't been fired "much" and the parts should be blued not strawed in 1940... NICE gun. __________________ 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..."*

03-09-2018, 10:48 AM	#4
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	First and foremost I don't claim to be an expert, and photographs are not always a good indicator of what the actual finish looks like, but to me nothing seems to jump out as not being correct from those pictures, congrats on your very nice Luger. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

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wlyon Lifer 2X Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Somewhere in Montana Posts: 2,655 Thanks: 3,212 Thanked 2,619 Times in 971 Posts	Nice luger. However this is one would need to be looked at in hand to tell if original or restored. With the photos I could not say either way. Definitely the grips have been messed with. Anyway enjoy!! Bill __________________ Bill Lyon

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rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,308 Thanks: 2,737 Thanked 993 Times in 729 Posts	I have to wonder if perhaps the grips were stripped(finish) in order to try and make the original and replacement grip match, color wise. __________________ Need DWM breechblock #21

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HerrKaiser User Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South Carolina Posts: 869 Thanks: 816 Thanked 882 Times in 424 Posts	Or to better pay attention to the ones I have/have read! Once I got through to the information on mine and into the early 30's models i had stopped paying as clear attention. I've only been intensively studying for about 2 months, still plenty of rookie mistakes to be made and lessons to be learned, that is why I joined the forum!

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Caveat Emptor~