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Unread 08-07-2008, 09:49 AM   #20
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Originally posted by cmott426
Is this a Collector or a shooter?
From the pictures that you posted, the finish looks at least original to the era (1920? might be refurbished before exporting? you may check "GERMANY" under a loupe for the halo effect). If it's also all-matching except the magazine, it's a conventional "collectible". I have seen quite a few people shooting collectibles though. Some spend more $$ to replace fragile small parts before shooting, some don't bother doing that. That's up to the owner.
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