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Offline Big Paulie

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What is German Silver??
« on: July 26, 2004, 10:59:24 AM »
Dear Folks,

    For years I have read descriptions of firearms, that say that the gun has a German Silver this, or a German Silver that.  What the heck is German Silver anyway?  Is it a silver alloy of some sort?  How does it differ from just plain silver?

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Offline flintlock

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What is German Silver??
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2004, 11:26:11 AM »
German silver is nickel, copper and zinc...so, its not silver at all...
coin silver...is real silver...flintlock
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What is German Silver??
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2004, 11:58:38 AM »
german silver or nickle silver has several advantages over coin silver for use on rifles.  The greatest advantage is that it doesn't tarnish as does coin silver.  It's also cheaper..and a bit easier to work than some of the silver alloys.
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