[Ron Smith]

"In my “ignorant” opinion, this is a refinished gun with replacement parts and an obvious forgery that is an attempt to replicate an early Portuguese test piece. I also find it amusing that an outstanding restoration could not be made in Portugal…there are “artisans” in every country!"

Pepe,

At the risk of being ignorant, jealous, ill informed, pregnant or brain damaged. I'm not an expert on the mechanical aspects of 1900 Lugers, but I'm with my friend Ron. Your Luger is a beautifully done, restored 1900. It is a nice Luger, but not original. The finish is too dark (black) and the straw on the trigger and safety is too bright, like brass.

Ron