Well the store I bought this from is a pawn shop/gun store I shop there a lot because they usually have nice antique weapons, but more importantly I enjoy shooting the breeze with my friend with the same interests who works there. The story goes a guy brought it in to sell they bought it, the next day I come in and ask my usual questions about having any enfields or 1903 bolt actions and of course Lugers. Happened to be my lucky day because they had this waiting for me. I've had a good run of luck as of late. Last month I picked up a 1944 k98 GI take home in mint condition. Blue is still original and like it was the day it was sent off the assembly line. But like most gi take homes my bolt does not match not a big deal to me.
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