1920 Commercial Lugers

[Aaron]

I wish it was true that the 1920 Lugers were made up of new parts. However, I have seen and also owned too many 1920 models where the attempt to remove the chamber date is very visible. I notice it is not uncommon to see a flattened chamber area where the date has been ground off, and a couple of times I have actually been able to make out a few numerals of the date when holding the gun under a really good light. Another point to be considered is, with warehouses full of surplus military Lugers and parts, and with the economy crashing down on their heads, and a desperate need for foreign income, why would they take the time and go to the effort and expense of trying to manufacture new guns? Please convince me that I'm wrong, as I really want my minty 1920 Commercials to be classified as "new Lugers."