Well, I took the day from the office to go look at this 41 ByF again. I never would have thought taking a day off would cost so much, I ended up buying an Exc. 1903 A3, R/C k-98 44 ByF, the P-08, and another Walther p-1.
Conclusion, I believe it has been re-blued, but the grips may be original. Either way, all of the parts match, and I got them down to $575.00 so I purchased it. It seems to be a great price for a totally correct, yet re-blued pistol of this era. Heck I see the imported mismatched guns selling for more than this. I was not in it for the investment, maybe some day when the right pistol comes around. I just can't remember the last time I saw a nice (non-collector) luger in a store. I am in So. Cal, they are getting harder and harder to find. I am happy.
Thank you to all for the valuable info. If the grips turn out to be correct I may sell them since this the pistol has been re-blued.
Bryon
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