great grandfathers bring back - Page 2

mseitz24 · 08-04-2013, 12:13 PM

I was on vacation the last week so just finally got around to getting some pictures in better light.

also picked these up at a military collectibles show i checked out yesterday, $15 for both boxes.

Frank B · 08-04-2013, 05:16 PM

Great pics...I am concerned a little of the Luger pics. It does appears questionable with the bluing and possible buffing. I am not sure what to say...I think you said you are sure it wasn't re-blued. Is it possible for the s/42 to have this kind of bluing guys or is this a touch up blue? More input needed...I like the model 1934...it looks good to me. The ammo is nice too..

DavidJayUden · 08-04-2013, 06:16 PM

Judging by the blued takedown lever and other misc. small stuff, the Luger has been reblued, however not buffed.
Agree?
It is still a very nice gun and worthy of a proud spot in your family history.
dju

alanint · 08-04-2013, 06:17 PM

As commented previously, I believe both the Luger and Mauser have been reblued. Whoever did the Luger mistakenly strawed the trigger and not the takedown lever, which would be incorrect on this pistol. The toggle axel retaining pin is also blued.

The wavy, buffed look of the Mauser and the vague proofs also indicates to me that it has been redone.

alvin · 08-04-2013, 07:02 PM

The Mauser "Banner" on the side plate was buffed to almost none. The new color tone is not black enough. This 6,35mm variation is relatively scarce.

Frank B · 08-05-2013, 07:00 AM

Well, with the new pics..we can judge better...

08-04-2013, 05:16 PM	#22
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Great pics...I am concerned a little of the Luger pics. It does appears questionable with the bluing and possible buffing. I am not sure what to say...I think you said you are sure it wasn't re-blued. Is it possible for the s/42 to have this kind of bluing guys or is this a touch up blue? More input needed...I like the model 1934...it looks good to me. The ammo is nice too.. __________________ "Man muss manchmal in den sauren Apfel beißen"

08-04-2013, 06:17 PM	#24
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	As commented previously, I believe both the Luger and Mauser have been reblued. Whoever did the Luger mistakenly strawed the trigger and not the takedown lever, which would be incorrect on this pistol. The toggle axel retaining pin is also blued. The wavy, buffed look of the Mauser and the vague proofs also indicates to me that it has been redone. Last edited by alanint; 08-04-2013 at 11:26 PM.

08-05-2013, 07:00 AM	#26
Frank B User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Augusta GA, aus Berlin...:) Posts: 78 Thanks: 20 Thanked 30 Times in 12 Posts	Well, with the new pics..we can judge better... __________________ "Man muss manchmal in den sauren Apfel beißen"

08-04-2013, 12:13 PM	#21
mseitz24 User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was on vacation the last week so just finally got around to getting some pictures in better light. also picked these up at a military collectibles show i checked out yesterday, $15 for both boxes.

08-04-2013, 06:16 PM	#23
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Judging by the blued takedown lever and other misc. small stuff, the Luger has been reblued, however not buffed. Agree? It is still a very nice gun and worthy of a proud spot in your family history. dju

08-04-2013, 07:02 PM	#25
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	The Mauser "Banner" on the side plate was buffed to almost none. The new color tone is not black enough. This 6,35mm variation is relatively scarce.