There was a period during the early mass production of Mauser Lugers that they had quite a variance in finish. I have a 1936 with very thin bluing that appears original.
The plum color may be a long term reaction to certain salt bluing chemicals used in the bluing process, and the alloy of steel (particularly the nickle content).
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