Another new guy, new to Lugers

[mrerick]

Also, Chip, the golden color found on the trigger, take down lever and ejector is called "Strawing". It's a means of oxide finishing accomplished by heating to a very specific temperature and quenching the metal.

Your pistol was originally Rust Blued. It's hard to judge the rework finish, but it is also most likely Rust Blued.

I think you paid a decent price for a police rework. Especially for one with this particularly long history and excellent condition. The Germans took good care of their tools. So did this Luger's owner after the war.

You may find a small proof or acceptance mark that relates to the rework.

Marc