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[dmilleri]

Frank....Thank you very much for your info. I offered $1500 and the owner took it. If I find the correct Mag, I assume it would be worth about $2000? I don't plan on selling....I believe I will collect more P08s.

By the way, the grips have E655 proofs and faint partial numbers which match this gun....is there some material that can be rubbed on the wood to bring out the number?

Again, Thank you to all the Forum members for all the replies and the info.

Dave

[Edward Tinker]

Originally Posted by dmilleri

... If I find the correct Mag, I assume it would be worth about $2000? I don't plan on selling....I believe I will collect more P08s.
...
Dave

no, it doesn't work that way for a non serial numbered magazine for a gun, perhaps a extra hundred or so, but not $500.....

A serial numbered magazine matching and is real would increase the amount by $400-$500 but not just a bakelite one.

Be advised that a nice bakelite is worth $150-$250 depending on condition, so your value would be increased by what you paid. although you could sell the "wrong" type for $75-$125, depending on condition etc.

[dmilleri]

Thank you all for your postings and info. This is a great forum with very helpful members!

Dave