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Unread 09-23-2009, 09:36 AM   #3
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Originally Posted by merc View Post
I have read that the "Black Widow" is just a name that dealers attached to the Lugers that were made with black plastic grips, because there was not sufficient good wood to make quality stocks, and they were blued instead of straw finished.
Is this true and if so does that mean they are not necessarily rare?
yes, as Mike said, this is true.

have you had a chance to read the FAQ?

FAQ= Frequently asked questions
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