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Originally Posted by paul7177 View Post
Were hold opens typically blued or did they have another type of finish applied?
Hi Paul, It all depends. If you're asking about Imperial Lugers, then no, they were heat treated and you typically see a rainbow of colors. Mauser Lugers on the other hand, had blued hold-opens.
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