Here's the thing, some guy brought it (Ruby) a P-38 w/ Waffen marks (but miss matched #'s) and beater S&W model 1 1/2 Top Break revolver to my friend LGS., all three had been Rattle Can painted semi-gloss black.
The Ruby's grips had been varnished or poly coated gloss (see photo)
I rescued the Ruby and removed the offending paint; the original finish is about 60% + bluing thinning.
The P38 sold for $500 and I assume the same has or will be been done...The S&W is still there and could be worked on but of the three is appears way rougher...
Final trimming and buff to the holster