I checked for rust: a hint near the grip screws but that was it and the finish was maybe, at best, 50-60% overall. A cool pistol and I can't wait to show you all as I don't see affordable ones show up very often (mismatched or otherwise) and, like I said, fills in a niche in my collection.
It came with a nickel/steel tube wooden base magazine, too, not numbered to this gun.
I really appreciate all of your thoughts and help, everyone!
Ed, I also put up photos of a chrome/nickel-plated Luger I picked up. Wonder if it was a GI who did that after he returned home.
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Michael
Nos morituri te salutant - Supposed saying of the gladiators to the emperor ('We, who are about to die, salute you.')
'We are the lantern bearers, my friend; for us to keep something burning, to carry what light we can forward into the darkness and the wind' - From Rosemary Sutcliff's The Lantern Bearers
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