Sometimes very hard to capture halo in photos. Blue on any gun impossible to say in many cases from photos alone but I think they the wear, age and slight oxidation on this one as seen in several close ups is very convincing and not indicative of a re-blue
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Really bad job faking the mag.
The pistol looks OK to me.
I think phild description is right on.MLPComment
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I just saw or actually read-looked at a very similar condition “transitional” K date being offered on a very well known (and for me, respected) military firearms dealer site. It is, as a transition variation, pretty close serial number to this one of course. The major difference is that it does have a matched original magazine. Their asking price is around $4500 and I think that is a fair retail price for that gun.
Different people have different formulas for adding and detracting for matching or mis-matching magazine, but generally I think 25-33% is as good a staring place as anywhere. That factor would put the posted K date at perhaps $3000-$3500, compared to the one listed. I have seen a number in similar price ranges within the last two years or so. 1934 holster is also not inexpensive.Comment
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All, thank you for the comments. As this is not my typical collecting area really appreciate all of the insights!Comment
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Mag numbers look like a problem but you do have a flat top three there. numbers on mag could be original and look sorry because the mag bottom was polished.And recently. Would take an" in person" examination to make sure it's bad. The polishing looks like it was really buffed some. would also depend on placement of numbers. Font of 2s are similar but different from the other 2s on the gun. But they could have used a different set of dies on mags. Would be good to compare to other K date mags for placement and font similatities. Just my two cents.Comment
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Flat finish around weird number on sideplateComment
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It would be very wise to be very careful when purchasing any K Date.Comment
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