Strawing

Silvano · 02-14-2002, 11:20 PM

My question I suppose has been motivated by the present Luger of the month. It definitely is a beautiful piece, and I don't mean to bring any insult, however... Does straw like that occur naturally on a 96 year old gun?? All examples of straw I've ever seen, even on the most perfect of guns, all exhibit a slightly worn and freckled handling pattern. Just curious.

Doug · 02-14-2002, 11:33 PM

The straw on this gun looks much better in the picture than in person. I used high powered photo grade lamps that tend to accentuate the straw and hide some of the minor spotting that is present. Granted the straw is in very good condition and will stay that way if properly maintained. I believe that it was stated that exposure to sunlight has a tendency to fade straw color after time. Judging from the patina under the blue that the gun was stored in a safe or closet for a very long time. I have another 1908 Commercial that was featured on this board before the change in webmasters that has equally good straw remaining and the rest of the gun matches. I know that it was a gun that did not see daylight for a very long time.

02-14-2002, 11:20 PM	#1
Silvano User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Strawing My question I suppose has been motivated by the present Luger of the month. It definitely is a beautiful piece, and I don't mean to bring any insult, however... Does straw like that occur naturally on a 96 year old gun?? All examples of straw I've ever seen, even on the most perfect of guns, all exhibit a slightly worn and freckled handling pattern. Just curious.

02-14-2002, 11:33 PM	#2
Doug User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: USA Posts: 168 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No insult at all. The straw on this gun looks much better in the picture than in person. I used high powered photo grade lamps that tend to accentuate the straw and hide some of the minor spotting that is present. Granted the straw is in very good condition and will stay that way if properly maintained. I believe that it was stated that exposure to sunlight has a tendency to fade straw color after time. Judging from the patina under the blue that the gun was stored in a safe or closet for a very long time. I have another 1908 Commercial that was featured on this board before the change in webmasters that has equally good straw remaining and the rest of the gun matches. I know that it was a gun that did not see daylight for a very long time.