[wterrell]

Art1,
If there are any discrepancies in a pistol, a lot of dealers will claim that they are the "third party" and were not aware of this or that.

If you are new to Lugers, it is best to deal with collectors. They are fully aware of the characteristics of their pieces and will deal fairly with you. If a collector is in bad need of money, then you must beware, but as a normal course of events, you will be much more safe.