[John Sabato]

Corey,

Thanks for posting photos of your remarkable find... You definitely got your money's worth in this gun, but I must tell you that the finish is not the original finish based on your photos. This gun has been reblued at some point in its life.

The polishing that took place prior to the reblue is clearly visible in the "smearing" of the proofmarks on the right side of the receiver, and the "softening" of the relief cuts at the forward end of the receiver... also rounded by this refinishing is the frame notch on the top front of the receiver where clearance would be provided if an Artillery model 8 inch barrel and rear sight had been installed.

Please do not let the fact that your Luger has been refinished diminish your enjoyment of this gun... it was still a bargain, especially with all the accessories you have... the holster appears to be a commercial or custom made type that was designed to be attached to a US GI pistol belt.