Gentlemen:
Thanks for all the complementary replies regarding the AE I was fortunate to purchase. John, I actually traded a P38 Commercial HP (plus some cash) I've had for many years to a good friend, who is a military collector/buyer. I've done business with him for many years and trust him explicitly.
He didn't have an HP and really wanted it for his personal collection. He purchased the AE from an elderly gentleman he has done business with on different occassions in the past. He mentioned some time ago that he was certain he would be able to purchse the AE from him when he was ready. Apparently, he is a veteran who had many other German artifacts, of which my friend purchased several of his items over the years. That's about as much as I know about him.
Thor, thanks for the information you provided me in the PM you sent me. I do believe the blueing is all original, but as I mentioned in my original posting the straw is worn to a silvery/golden color in the high spots of the small parts. The protected areas still retain their beautiful golden hue. Thanks again to everyone and this is one Luger that will never see the firing range. I'm sure she won't mind becoming a "safe queen"!
Best Regards,
Bob
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