Nice G Date saxthorpe.
The "f" suffix below the serial number is part of the serial number and indicates which block (a,b,c,d,e,f...) of 10,000 the serial number belongs to. The Droop Eagle 63 (DE/63) stamps are correct for the f suffix. The Early Test Proof (ETP), I believe it's called, stamp to the right of the DE/63 stamps on the right receiver, and on the barrel (right), are also correct. On the barrel left should be DE/63 (as you also see on mag bottom). Now, I'm just learning as well, so I'm sure others will correct/confirm.
If that is a 1935 holster, it's rare and would be worth consulting with lugerhosterrepair (Jerry Berney?) about possible clean up. Photos of stamps on holster back and on tool are helpful too.
I know exactly how you feel about having no intentions of selling as I have my father's G Date... he passed away a few years ago and I still refer to it/consider it "his" gun.
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I'm looking for a D suffix DE154 G Date mag. The closer to #457d the better 
PM me if you have one you are willing to sell, trade, or if you have a lead 
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