Because of their abundance, 1920 commercial Lugers are not in demand by collectors unless they are in virtually mint condition, and even then mint commercials can often be bought for $800 to $1000, so the cost of restoration doesn't make a lot of sense. Besides, the value of a restored pistol is not as much as as one with a nice original finish. What you have is a shooter worth $400 to $500, so shoot it and enjoy it. Yes, the ammo is expensive, so buy a couple of boxes, save the cases and do some reloading.
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