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The Krieghoff Luger, disassembled.

Great attention was given to getting the precise bluing colors of the original, a job complicated by new environmental laws banning some of the original ingredients in the blueing formulas. However, Krieghoff succeeded with true Teutonic precision. Every color is absolutely the same. The full attention of this German industrial giant was devoted to getting every detail exactly right. The finish has no tool marks except for the obligatory milling machine swirls in the safety area which also had to be exactly reproduced. A Luger without these would just not be an authentic Luger.

The parts all begin as precision forgings for maximum strength. The original alloys are used where they are still available and when new ones had to be substituted, careful chemical experimentation was done to be sure the bluing was exactly the same as the originals on the new alloys. Most people would not be able to tell the difference, but Krieghoff could, and only perfection was acceptable. The forgings were then sent to a modern five-axis CNC milling center to make the pieces that will be hand fitted together. The machine requires custom tools and contoured cutters.