help required on 1911 byf?

[flyboy]

I purchased it from a customer of mine (nice olderly gentleman) and he has had it for the past 46 years.
He has never refinished it in the time he has had it. I knew just enough about lugers to be dangerous and paid $800.00 for it. The 1911 got me excited (ha!ha!). Thought I would take a change due to it excellent condition.
Thank you to everyone who replyed and was so willing to share their knoledge. I am overweled with all the info you need to know about these guns.

Collin
I am truly greatful.

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by flyboy

I purchased it from a customer of mine (nice olderly gentleman) and he has had it for the past 46 years.
He has never refinished it in the time he has had it. I knew just enough about lugers to be dangerous and paid $800.00 for it.

I do not see anything wrong with buying a Russian capture/VOPO refurb Luger. I have just such a P38 and am more than happy with it. While I have read posts about poor finish on some, the few I have seen are refinished quite decently. I don't think the price you paid is too much, considering that it is an arsenal refurbished pistol with a long history.