Morning, you definitely got a good deal. Bet it was a beta player you traded, right? The stock lug is normal for Erfurt military models, yours is typical mid war production. Its definitely a shooter. The pitting/etch is most probably not from blood, could be from many other means. As far as value, you might get $600 for it but from the investment you have in it I'd send it to Herr Thormeister (Ted's Luger & Strawing Service) listed in the links on the homepage and get it reworked. You would still have a very reasonable amount invested and also have a beautiful gun. Grips can be replaced also very reasonably. If I could quit buying guns & stuff I have a shooter 1918 Erfurt I want to send to Thor but he won't take trade ins. Smart Guy. And welcome to the forum.
RK
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