more newbie Luger questions

Thanks so far, guys!


I was...and still am, mystified as to how this 1918 pistol has such a shiny and crisp bore for such an early piece. There is a slight amount of holster wear on the shapr edges on the frame, receiver, front sight, etc, but no major dings or pitting. It looks as if this piece was carried alot and shot very little and the bore is very minty, indeed.


There is a very faint importer stamp on the underside...so faint, I cannot make out who imported it! Next to the stamp, closer to the receiver, there is a capital letter "N" with a crown over it stamped on the underside.


Does this mean that this IS the original barrel? If so...it hasn't seen much action.


Since it was made in the dying days of WWI, is it possible that it served in some sort of police role after the Armstice was signed, where it was holstered most of the time, instead of recruited into Wehrmacht duty - then reblued and used by the VolksPoleizi, until they were issued the Makarov? It has no Nazi marks on it at all.


Interesting variation...if it is thought of as a "rougher, less pedigreed mutt" by some...thats ok...its a neat relic to me. Besides...it was only 300 bucks!


Thanks,


S. Allen