Wayne, I believe that the even pitting on this luger is a result of having been buried for a while rather than sand blasting. I don't know of many restorers who would tackle a restoration of one this pitted. It would require extentive welding to do it right and would be VERY expensive. If you can find a copy of the 4th edition of the "Gun Collector's Digest" you will find a photo essay showing, step by step, Gale Morgan restoring a 20shot conehammer in almost the same condition. Also noted in Kenyon's "Lugers at Radom" that the 23xxx range Fat Barrels are usually commericals not marked with the AE on the receiver. TH
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