Ballpark-ish estimate on 1916 DWM?

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by RShaw

Would be nice to put together a good Sticky on refinishing versus original...I'm going to visit a Luger friend (and forum member) on the 11th. I know he has refinished and original pieces. Taking some good photos will be a nice challenge....

I believe you answered your own question before; you just can't tell from pictures.

Really bad refinishing is easy to spot; really good refinishing is not.
Well worn but good/old refinishing can look a lot like original finish.

Just too many variables and no substitute for years of handling and inspecting.