First Luger - info & comments - New Photos added - Page 3

LugerVern · 11-08-2010, 07:05 AM

Well, I for one am still not convinced.

The serial number on the barrel is simply a mess.

I challenge the Mauser collectors to show me a similar "5" from one of their guns?

Common prove me wrong

Mauser fonts are not consistent, so I might be wrong!

Oh and while your at it tell me why the two "6's" look so different is size, and its not because of the curvature of the barrel. Very nice spacing by the way?

Vern

Norme · 11-08-2010, 08:17 AM

Here you go, Vern. Regards, Norm
P.S. Gun illustrated is a 41 42 with British proofs.

dascoyne · 11-08-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LugerVern

Well, I for one am still not convinced.

The serial number on the barrel is simply a mess.

I challenge the Mauser collectors to show me a similar "5" from one of their guns?

Common prove me wrong

Mauser fonts are not consistent, so I might be wrong!

Oh and while your at it tell me why the two "6's" look so different is size, and its not because of the curvature of the barrel. Very nice spacing by the way?

Vern

The "5" isn't as messed up as the earlier photo might suggest.

Fortunately I just bought a new camera (Sony Nex-5).

Here are some better images.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LugerVern

I keep looking at the " one" on the frame SN and it just worries me along with the perfect finish.

I actually see a messed with "3" , there should be no doubt on a perfect gun.

Pretty gun though, just needs to be looked at very carefully buy any buyer ( always good advice)

Vern

The "messed up 3" must have also been artifact from a lousy photo.

The "1" is clearly a "1"

Bama Shooter · 11-08-2010, 03:47 PM

Give it the simichrome test. If it refinished then the test will show a blue to black hue on the qtip. If it is original you will see a brown coloration.

Also open the action: What does it smell like. If it smells like Grandma's purse then it is probably original. If it does not then I would be that the simichrome test does not come out brown.

Norme · 11-08-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bama Shooter

Give it the simichrome test. If it refinished then the test will show a blue to black hue on the qtip. If it is original you will see a brown coloration.

Also open the action: What does it smell like. If it smells like Grandma's purse then it is probably original. If it does not then I would be that the simichrome test does not come out brown.

Leaving aside my views on the originality of this particular gun (100% Kosher in my opinion), I question whether the Simichrome test is useful on the salt blue finish applied from 1937 on. As for the Grandma's purse test, well really! Regards

Thor · 11-08-2010, 05:51 PM

Gentlemen, FWIW, I checked my database of Thor Restorations and this Luger is NOT in my listings. It has NOT been through TLC treatment (Thor's Luger Clinic)

dascoyne · 11-08-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

The magazine serial number, I'd like to see it where I could blow it up and look at it?
Further, a picture or two from the sides, it is either photo trickery, or its been ground and restamped.

Here are some better views of the magazine. The earlier pics were pretty lousy.

Sorry I did get the pics in earlier - I was waiting for the new camera.

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

No P08 on the side for another year. Are the grips numbered/marked?
Very nice.
dju

I hope this helps. Other than a couple of small symbols I don't see any numbers.

11-08-2010, 07:05 AM	#41
LugerVern User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 563 Thanks: 1 Thanked 34 Times in 27 Posts	Well, I for one am still not convinced. The serial number on the barrel is simply a mess. I challenge the Mauser collectors to show me a similar "5" from one of their guns? Common prove me wrong Mauser fonts are not consistent, so I might be wrong! Oh and while your at it tell me why the two "6's" look so different is size, and its not because of the curvature of the barrel. Very nice spacing by the way? Vern Attached Thumbnails

11-08-2010, 08:17 AM	#42
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Here you go, Vern. Regards, Norm P.S. Gun illustrated is a 41 42 with British proofs. Attached Thumbnails

11-08-2010, 05:51 PM	#46
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Gentlemen, FWIW, I checked my database of Thor Restorations and this Luger is NOT in my listings. It has NOT been through TLC treatment (Thor's Luger Clinic) __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

11-08-2010, 03:47 PM	#44
Bama Shooter New User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Give it the simichrome test. If it refinished then the test will show a blue to black hue on the qtip. If it is original you will see a brown coloration. Also open the action: What does it smell like. If it smells like Grandma's purse then it is probably original. If it does not then I would be that the simichrome test does not come out brown.