Perhaps the most telling picture of those posted is that of the muzzle, it should be polished - in the white. Hard to say for sure without seeing it, but yes it may have been re-finished or partially refinished.
There is considerable wear to the blue on the side plate, but the grips straps look "new".
If you are not happy with it, I'd return it; especially if you paid more than $1000 or so.
JMHO.
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03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector.
Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie
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