Black widow identification

[Hm75]

Hello!

I just bought this at an auction as a black widow.
Any thoughts on history and or authenticity given a lot of articles warning of reproduction bakelites to make regular luger appear as black widows.

Thanks!

[mauser9]

looks nice! A 1941 dated WW2 gun is nice to have and seems more rare like 41 dated 98ks. No expert here so not commenting on overall originality. Any Luger is a often valuable and treasured item these days.

[Hm75]

Thanks

[TiredThomas]

A lot of the edges that should be crisp appear a bit dull and rounded and the top of the receiver appears sort of wavy in a strange way, it may be just the photo. It may have been buffed during a refinish, but without very clear photos or the gun in-hand I can’t say for certain.

[AndyB]

Same opinion, that piece could be reblued probably. But better pictures on natural light would be needed.

[Gwar]

For some odd reason, I don't believe there will be any additional photos by the original poster anytime soon..

[SHEMP H]

It does look refinished, the 34 on the case ejector is almost buffed out, what a waste.

[gunnertwo]

Sorry, horribly refinished. If touted as original it should be returned. The "hot pin test" can determine if the grips are original.

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