M1914 Navy Luger...

[Ron Smith]

I have been studying their photography technique. Notice how they high light the the areas of the pistols that are in very good condition and darken the areas that would show wear or roughness. The ends of the barrels, sight bands etc. are darker to hide any wear or pitting. "If you can't baffle them with Bulls**t. Blind them with brilliance!"
An old sailors trick. To pass an inspection, polish the brasswork, so that it is all they will see. The rest of the area can look like crap. It works 99% of the time. (more Navy stuff)
Ron