Initially nothing the finish is simply that, just designed to suit the players eye. The oil can when it rusts will feel slightly softer.
Did the germans nickel or chrome plate luger models?
The Satin Nickel finish is nickel plating on brass that has been lacquer coated and made to appear dull. Satin Nickel is sometimes referred to as brushed nickel. It is similar in appearance to brushed stainless. Brushed implies the parts has been "Wire Brushed" and directional lines of abrasion can be seen. Satin Nickel is electro-deposited on the part from a Nickel salt solution usually Nickel Sulfamate. The electro-deposit is "Satin" or "Velvety" in appearance and shows no marks or lines from abrasion. Satin and brushed are the same finish. Satin and brushed are the same finish.
Brushed nickel has a brushed dull finish. Polished nickel has a smooth shiny surface.
Its your own opion.
No they were not not made with a nickel finish. The original finish would have been parkerization. A lot of people bought these after the war for dirt cheap and nickel plated them. But it is not original. Though probably a good shooter anyways.
The difference between satin and brushed nickel is that brushed nickel has a soft, matte finish. Satin nickel has a shinier gloss. Caring for satin nickel is more of a delicate process.
Almost nothing unless you can prove it left the factory with a nickel finish.
Iwould say yes as thet both have dull, grey, matt finish
Most likely the Thunderer
10-200 usd
Satin nickel is a dull finish, wheras chrome is shiny. The other difference is satin nickel is grey and chrome is merely reflective and has no color
No