I see two "before" pictures in the first two posts- or else I'm badly mistaken.
I have to agree with Vlim, it was a legitimate variation before;now is is a pretty luger.
It is entirely the owner's prerogative to do whatever he wants to to the pistol.
Every original pistol that gets refinished only makes those left a little scarcer. Since "Vopo" lugers are relatively plentiful, no real harm done-
but if it were a truly "rare" luger- I'd be totally torqued!