I think that most novices are MORE attracted to the mildly "Buffed" appearance as being more attractive. I bought my 1st Luger (now have 5, one is a complete Arty rig with loader) to use as a prop for an exotic glamour photo project I was involved in. Picked it over the other 3 because it just looked so much sexier. Of course I registered with this forum AFTER this purchase and realized I paid $200 more than I should've. I realize these were war-time tools spit out in quantity (Germans are noted by myself for atristically over-engineering and complicating everything), the milling and planing marks do give them a sort of unfinished look (which I now appreciate). There will always be a market for ALL the BUFFED shooters out there as long as the "Romance" of the Luger image exists for the next generation. Thanks ALL for this Great forum. Joe
