Tony,
I can only repeat others' comments here that a nicer Vickers will not be found. I will suggest that this is likely to be the gun's original finish. Bas Martens (correspondence) has mentioned his belief that the barrel date is not necessarily a rebarrel date (as in The Dutch Luger) or a rework date, but was stamped the year the Luger entered service. I believe I detect halo around the barrel date, indicating stamping after blue; there also appears to be halo around the British barrel proofs.
I think you will find it well worth your while to track down a Dutch magazine for this ensemble. As far as value is concerned, I have little argument with the highest numbers suggested upscreen, except that they may be a bit too low.
I must admit that I sat in open-mouthed astonishment as I clicked up each of your pictures in turn. I must thank you for the opportunity to see these pictures, and congratulate you again on recognizing a truly remarkable Luger and having the ability to obtain it.
--Dwight
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