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Unread 03-26-2018, 07:46 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Ron Wood View Post
I am not so sure it has been refinished. Can't tell if those are halos on the barrel serial number or if it is residue from the white garbage that has been applied. A relatively scarce 1914 Commercial, and as George has indicated ("Oh yes it does"), if original it makes it worth more than a reblue. A better look at the safety lever is in order as I think it is the lighting and not blue.
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Have not found 'halos' to be a reliable indicator of any particular state.

It's unfortunate you dislike lacquer stik. I have found it to be very useful.

The safety lever is blued, the trigger and locking block have traces of heat straw, ejector has traces of heat blue.
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