[commanche]

Tom-COOL-I figured I was on the right track on this one,although I never would have guessed at the reissue post 1938 due to the lack of any NAZI proofing. I have owned several Lugers over the years. They always seem to get sold or traded off for whatever reason. This one I will keep,though. I can't figure out why someone along the way wanted it chromed,but it looks like a hood ornament right noe. I am looking for a plating-deplating service that can take the offending material off without etching or further damage to the bore. I will then do a light resurfacing of the pistol and rust blue it myself. I does shoot real good like it is now,though. Maybe I'd better leave wel enough alone. Later,Commanche.