Erfurt 1918

[danielsand]

OK Gents! You asked, and I tried the best I can. My phone is obsolete DroidX, and I should've replaced it long ago. Since I am an old horse rancher (and a cowboy), I am not into the new gadgets, social media, and such. I participate on few forums (Rolex collectors, Jaguar, Range Rover), and I NEVER posted ANY pics on ANY forum, because it's just too much runaround with the equipment I have. But I tried, because I am REALLY interested in what you have to say about this piece.

Holster: No doubt original (as I own MANY vintage weapons and gear, I know what a 96 year old leather looks and feel like). No manufacturers markings, just a FAINT serial number (matching!) scribed in the back. It was scratched in the surface with a needle sharp object, and can not be seen with a naked eye. 10x loupe found it. On the inside of the flap, someone cleaned the portion of the leather to reveal B.A.XI (picture doesn't show it) stampped in ink. I know what that means.

Parabellum: No doubt original finish (what's left of it), and ALL (external and internal) parts match.

Mags: One with wood bottom missing a "button", matched serial. One with aluminum bottom, looks like WW2 markings. Both function flawlessly.

Value: I NEED to know after all! The pistol will never be sold, insurance is no problem either, but I HAVE TO reciprocate the gift in the appx same value (family friend that gave me this present is also a Rolex collector, so it won't be hard).

Please help with opinions.