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Unread 08-06-2005, 11:05 AM   #6
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I think the 99% finish is a bit optimistic. Judging from what appears to be a genuine patina, I would say that the finish is original, but original arsenal rework â?? not factory original. The â??thinâ? barrel serial number is enough indication that it has been refinished at least once. Remember, as Lugerdoc has pointed out, the Dutch refurbished their Lugers on a fairly regular basis, and an arsenal refinish does not detract from the value. This Luger was made by DWM/BKIW before Mauser started making them. The grips are Mauser profile and I suspect they are Mauser made replacements provided as spares after Mauser took over production of the Dutch contract. Gerben has a good point about the extractor. Make sure both sides are stamped GELADEN and not engraved (once upon a time an attempt was made to sell me a 100% Dutch Luger that had GELADEN engraved on the right sideâ?¦and that was only one of the problems with the gun). If the extractor is genuine, it is probably worth $200 by itself. I wouldnâ??t worry about it, as it very well may also be a later Mauser replacement. The unnumbered hold open is also of no particular concern. Of all my Dutch Lugers, only the Vickers has a numbered hold open.

Dutch navy is not an easy piece to come by and this one is in reasonably comfortable condition. It is up to you, but depending on how comfortable you are with it I am not sure I would ax for my money backâ?¦unless of course Tom has a better one he will sell you for the same money.
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