[wterrell]

Let us see a pic of the front grip strap.
This may give a clue as to the origin of the stock lug.
The metal of this pistol is extremely good. No dents or scratches.

Judging from the pics, I suspicion that the bottom 2/3 of the grip has been welded on (replaced). This is totally just a suspicion. Wish I had it in my hand so that I could examine it closely. I believe that it was not left 'reblued' because of the weld being exposed by the rust blue process. This is just my suspicion.
I am most probably dead wrong!

Gentlemen,
The more I look at jasafn's last pic post, the more I am convinced that the lower 66% of the grip has been replaced by a welded on grip.