Ersatz 1900 AE

Michael Zeleny · 07-05-2008, 02:45 PM

Simpson strikes again!

Ron Wood · 07-05-2008, 04:06 PM

The nickle is a sad thing, but why are they calling a 1906 a 1900?

Michael Zeleny · 07-05-2008, 05:07 PM

In regard to the plating, I find it preferable to rebluing in a refinished gun. Notwithstanding potential hydrogen embrittlement of plated steel, nickel acts as a sacrificial element in absorbing surface wear, allowing for a less strenuous and more authentic restoration. Of course, these advantages do not apply to a buffed gun.

As to the absurd nomenclature, your guess is as good as mine.

drbuster · 07-06-2008, 10:16 AM

Ron, this may be another example of Simpson's back sliding!

07-05-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 139 Times in 76 Posts	Ersatz 1900 AE Simpson strikes again! __________________ Michael Zeleny@post.harvard.edu -- http://larvatus.livejournal.com/ -- 7576 Willow Glen Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046 -- 323.363.1860 All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett

07-05-2008, 04:06 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,040 Thanks: 1,106 Thanked 5,257 Times in 1,724 Posts	The nickle is a sad thing, but why are they calling a 1906 a 1900? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

07-05-2008, 05:07 PM	#3
Michael Zeleny Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 525 Thanks: 129 Thanked 139 Times in 76 Posts	In regard to the plating, I find it preferable to rebluing in a refinished gun. Notwithstanding potential hydrogen embrittlement of plated steel, nickel acts as a sacrificial element in absorbing surface wear, allowing for a less strenuous and more authentic restoration. Of course, these advantages do not apply to a buffed gun. As to the absurd nomenclature, your guess is as good as mine. __________________ Michael Zeleny@post.harvard.edu -- http://larvatus.livejournal.com/ -- 7576 Willow Glen Road, Los Angeles, CA 90046 -- 323.363.1860 All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett

07-06-2008, 10:16 AM	#4
drbuster User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Mateo, California Posts: 1,432 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Ron, this may be another example of Simpson's back sliding!