Heinz,
Very nice comparison.
I would only like to add the existence of 'period reblues', done as part of refurbishing and/or repair programmes.
Also for our viewers: Note the difference between the strawing. The faded, black freckled straw on the upper frame is what you'd expect to see on a gun that hasn't been messed with. 'Out of the box straw' on a 70+ year old pistol is most likely to be a restraw.
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