[John Sabato]

In respect of my colleagues' Ron , Steinar and TAC 's comments, Let me offer what I see the following in the photos...IMHO.

The gun is obviously parts of more than one gun as seen by the different last two digits on the sideplate and takedown lever from the serial number on the upper receiver.

The upper receiver (Barrel Extension) has been severly ground and restamped post-manufacture. This is evidenced by the extreme bevels on both sides of the top and the lack of the corner reliefs on the front near the chamber. In addition, I believe that after the rebuild/restamp took place, that the gun received a glass beading or sand blasting to soften the finish and perhaps remove machine marks and rust. The extreme and uneven bevels on the top side edges of the forward toggle link indicates that the toggle was also ground to remove the manufacturing mark, and provide space for the new stamps. I don't think the font or size of the characters stamped are anything close to original manufacturer markings.

The nickle finish is certainly of the matte variety. The missing features on the knobs may be due to a combination of the sandblasting and heavy plating thickness... The missing checkering on the knobs seems to be extra metal plating after heavy blasting. The appearance of the rear sight notch is also indicative of heavy sandblasting.

The stamps are likely the issuing agency's markings... and not likely done by any offical refit facility.

All that said,...While it would be great shooter, the modifications (again IMHO) have left no collector value and this is not some rare variety of Luger...I see no mechanical reason why this gun should be suspect regarding safety of the components... and shooting this gun should be thoroughly enjoyed by the owner, but I am not a lawyer and don't play one on TV... it should be checked by a competent Luger knowledgeable gunsmith... and then if cleared enjoyed to the fullest.

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