Walther LP53

[tinbum]

I recieved a 70's LP53 in the post today, condition is pretty good with the crackle finish on the receiver looking fresh except a couple of small areas of wear as to be expected for the age.
The barrel looks good, but it has just been sprayed black. After a short amount of use my hands are black and its apparent the finish has the longevity of a kitten in a microwave.

My question is; what was the original finish? I can have the barrel blacked cheap enough, and that would look good, but is that commensurate with its age?

[eyebull]

I think it was a deep glossy blue?
I'll have a look at my crackle finish LP53 later on for you.

Sounds like someone has cold blued it, badly?

[tinbum]

Nah, its a good even finish, its just coning off in my hands! Theres some chipping to it now as well.

I suppose I should stop shooting it, but I'm having fun.

The name's Bum. Tin Bum

[Rickenbacker]

No wonder it was cheap...

[tinbum]

No wonder it was cheap...

Bitch!

[Rickenbacker]

Bitch!

Karen! He's getting black paint everywhere! It's on the door handles, all over the fridge, on his face... what a bloody mess!!