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Unread 07-03-2011, 08:53 AM   #4
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Some (not all) Russian capture/VoPo refurbished Lugers were 'dipped' (blued without buffing) to refinish. Most carry 'X's on non-matching frame numbers, with new 'forced match' numbers stamped nearby. Mismatched parts numbers were common.

Not saying yours is a VoPo, but possible...
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