Hello Wes,
Looks like someone thought that magazine was worth $ 240.00...
Actually I was not joking about trying to piece together a Swiss insert magazine for one of my shooters. After all, it is my money...
And my point about those folks than can do any shade of fire blue was just to point out that those folks are out there and how certain can one be of the authenticity of a fire-blue part and when/where its finish was actually done...
Similarly, have you notice how many lugers are showing absolutely pristine fire-blued grip screws...?
If I am looking to buy a not-messed with magazine, I tend to follow Big Norm's advice. As long the the pin fits, does not show evidence of having been removed-reinstalled; I usually do not worry about how much blue it might have remaining...if it has blue, that is great, if not, no big deal...
Regards,
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