Luger collectors most highly values that are as close as possible to their original factory state.
"Restore" a Luger by refinishing it and you will have zero original finish.
If you want a prettier collectible Luger, buy one in that original condition. If you want a shooter, buy a shooter at an appropriate price (perhaps 40% less than the price you're considering).
Buying a pistol that is with poor finish at a collectible pistol price and then adding more expense to make it look good doesn't make much sense.
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Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum -
- Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.
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