Hi folks. A local shop has an S&W 1917 in what I would regard as 95% condition. In fact, it looks so pristine for an 84 year old gun that I'm questioning the veracity of the piece. It has a few small dings and has clearly been used, but hardly to the extent that a "trench gun" should appear. The barrel rollmark and other identifying info seems clear and crisp, and the edges don't appear to be rounded too much. Is there any way to tell whether or not the piece has been reblued? The grips appear to be original. It also came out of a large estate collection, containing a number of NIB pieces, so I'm under the impression that the former owner was a legitimate collector. It's being offered for $450. What do you think? I'd like to take the piece for $400-450, but I might offer less if it's been reblued. Thanks in advance for your help!
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