John,
I admit that it is a bit disturbing, and I did notice them too. It looks to me more like machining "chatter" marks than file marks. I have seen similar marks on other Lugers, but usually on the bottom of the recoil lug. It very well may be a refinish, but if it is, it is a dandy.
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If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction
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