[Guest]

I recently aquired a near mint 99% condition AC44 P.38 sn 9484 h. The frame on this particular pistol has a plum hue to it. I have heard that this is common to AC44 pistols. Is the information I have received correct?

Thanks,
Adam

 

[Jerry]

Yes, some are a plum or wine colored....Jerry

 

[Orv Reichert]

In the latter years at Walther, the plum colored frames and slides became quite common:



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There is another type...which I call 'copper' which is less common and the color is like bright new copper windings on an electric motor!

These are more valuable.

Orv

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Quote..... He who throws mud......loses ground.---- unknown

 

[Guest]

Thanks Jerry and Orv for the info! Does any one know why these colors occured?

-Adam

 

[Orv Reichert]

A Pro Gunsmith friend said it has to do with weak bluing salts, improper temperatures, and the hardness of the metals involved..or, all 3!

Orv