[Thor]

You have to remember that bluing looks way different in different lighting, nice grey/blue rust blue CAN look blue or black depending on light source and camera settings used. The thing that strikes me initially about this photo is the seemingly intense polish of the metal, I have a 1906 AE (from one of the forum regulars) that really is in need of a reblue and it has had a barrel change, the barrel is horribly salt blued and the gun has blood spills on it and oxidation and a multitude of problems, but the metal is in good shape and the original bluing is in place. It is NOT polished that highly in it's original state! Someone has worked on this gun! I think it is not completely original so not worth the money IMO. Does the seller have a return policy? that is always a good indication of smelly deal too, if you cant send the gun back, he doesnt want it back. VERY hard to make serious judgements on one photo, you really need to have it in your hand and be somewhat knowledgeable. Just MO! ~Thor~