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John Sabato · 09-06-2002, 11:39 AM

Due to all the interest in this particular Luger, I have taken the original enlargement from the top of the thread and enhanced the color balance and contrast and placed it side by side with the color negative of the image which often highlights toolmarks and blemishes...

I don't think there is any question that this Luger was refinished at some point, the burning questions are whether or not this was some type of arsenal rework, or was it commercially refinished by a previous owner/dealer in order to get a higher price? and what did the person who sold it to you know about it?

Good Luck.

09-06-2002, 11:39 AM	#26
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,309 Times in 1,098 Posts	Due to all the interest in this particular Luger, I have taken the original enlargement from the top of the thread and enhanced the color balance and contrast and placed it side by side with the color negative of the image which often highlights toolmarks and blemishes... I don't think there is any question that this Luger was refinished at some point, the burning questions are whether or not this was some type of arsenal rework, or was it commercially refinished by a previous owner/dealer in order to get a higher price? and what did the person who sold it to you know about it? Good Luck. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*