Very much appreciated, folks. I did make the purchase. Not so sure it was a "good deal" or not but given the condition and fact I didn't yet have a Satin Blue finish example, I figured the $1200 was at least fair. No box or papers, unfortunately.
Newbie here. Looking for more information on a pre-18 with "matte" or low-polish(?) finish since I'm accustomed to the high polish. Just don't want to make a mistake and buy a refinished gun by mistake.
There doesnt seem to be a lot of info on the internet about this, hoping for some help here...