Late Mauser small parts bluing - Page 3

Ben M. · 06-24-2013, 09:51 PM

wouldn't the total removal of enamel in the gesichert be a sign of a re-do, as well?

CJS57 · 06-25-2013, 07:00 AM

White safety paint being missing is a sign of rework on the gun. But not definitive! The paint is removed and replaced easily. Advanced collectors use the paint as a clue but not as a defining characteristic.

alanint · 06-25-2013, 08:16 AM

Agreed, simple handling and use can cause the paint to fall off.

06-24-2013, 09:51 PM	#41
Ben M. User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Retired to Naples, FL. Posts: 474 Thanks: 82 Thanked 117 Times in 79 Posts	wouldn't the total removal of enamel in the gesichert be a sign of a re-do, as well?

06-25-2013, 07:00 AM	#42
CJS57 User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 224 Thanks: 0 Thanked 81 Times in 41 Posts	White safety paint being missing is a sign of rework on the gun. But not definitive! The paint is removed and replaced easily. Advanced collectors use the paint as a clue but not as a defining characteristic.

06-25-2013, 08:16 AM	#43
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	Agreed, simple handling and use can cause the paint to fall off.