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Originally Posted by DonVoigt
Danny,
1939 was a time when Mauser was having trouble with their "hot salt" bluing, having only switched in 1937 late from rust blue.
Many if not most of these dates exhibit reddish hues and loss of color on some parts that did not take as well.
I would agree with your guys assessment- if it were not a 1939 Mauser.
I'd say it is perfectly legit.
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And I agree with Don. Typical Mauser.
The pistol looks excellent.