lettering + coloring

Brien · 04-07-2016, 11:32 PM

Are the numbers and crests on lugers supposed to he white? Or dark?

I am scouting mid level lugers, ones that are in great condition but ones that I might actually take to the range. I posted a pic of one last month..a vopo that had the crests obliterated. Ill have to get a pic of the bore for you foljs expert perusal its not great, bit im not sure how much deterioration is acceptable.. i know that a smooth barrel is no go, andva nice shiny is good but in between I'm sketchy. Another is a byf but the receiver is brown, the rest is black, looks off to say the least. Last is a nice model with only the toggle pin out of match, but it's 400 more than the other two ...if they are even still available.

I missed that nice byf in the for sale section. My luck/timing is always off

As suggested I'm studying walters, kenyon and Datig refs.

Sergio Natali · 04-08-2016, 02:27 AM

Brien

Actually no I don't think so, some people paint them mainly for aesthetical reasons, the only one in the white is "gesichert".

Regards.

DonVoigt · 04-08-2016, 09:20 AM

It would help if you put a price range on your "mid range" statement.

Sounds to me like you "need" at least two lugers!

As Sergio said, only the Gesichert is painted from the factory; though there may always be obscure exceptions.

Edward Tinker · 04-08-2016, 10:32 AM

Please read over the FAQ here

Read through the top stickies on the top of each sub-forum - we will gladly answer your questions, but I think you are leaving a lot of info on the table by not reading here first

Brien · 04-08-2016, 12:40 PM

Thanks all.

Ed, I'll head that way. It's hard to search on my phone

04-07-2016, 11:32 PM	#1
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	lettering + coloring Are the numbers and crests on lugers supposed to he white? Or dark? I am scouting mid level lugers, ones that are in great condition but ones that I might actually take to the range. I posted a pic of one last month..a vopo that had the crests obliterated. Ill have to get a pic of the bore for you foljs expert perusal its not great, bit im not sure how much deterioration is acceptable.. i know that a smooth barrel is no go, andva nice shiny is good but in between I'm sketchy. Another is a byf but the receiver is brown, the rest is black, looks off to say the least. Last is a nice model with only the toggle pin out of match, but it's 400 more than the other two ...if they are even still available. I missed that nice byf in the for sale section. My luck/timing is always off As suggested I'm studying walters, kenyon and Datig refs. Last edited by Brien; 04-07-2016 at 11:35 PM. Reason: typos

04-08-2016, 02:27 AM	#2
Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,082 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Brien Actually no I don't think so, some people paint them mainly for aesthetical reasons, the only one in the white is "gesichert". Regards. __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

04-08-2016, 09:20 AM	#3
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,440 Thanked 4,348 Times in 2,038 Posts	It would help if you put a price range on your "mid range" statement. Sounds to me like you "need" at least two lugers! As Sergio said, only the Gesichert is painted from the factory; though there may always be obscure exceptions. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

04-08-2016, 10:32 AM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,987 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Please read over the FAQ here Read through the top stickies on the top of each sub-forum - we will gladly answer your questions, but I think you are leaving a lot of info on the table by not reading here first

04-08-2016, 12:40 PM	#5
Brien User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Choctaw ok Posts: 53 Thanks: 17 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks all. Ed, I'll head that way. It's hard to search on my phone