[mrerick]

Hi,

Your pistol definitely has an ejector. It's visible on the right side of the receiver.

Are you talking about the lack of a hold open (visible inside on the top of the frame next to the magazine well)? Klaus addressed that above.

The unit marking was a WW-I and Weimar era (only) practice. Not done in WW-II.

Your pistol was never a commercial. It was military proofed. Closeups of these marks would be helpful. Front right of the receiver. Very early on, the parts number marking was done in the commercial style until the Germans standardized it.

As to shooting this pistol, I personally would never do it. You have a collectable pistol that is a rare and representative part of history. Breaking it would be tragic.

In the same light, be very conservative when cleaning it.

Never store it inside the holster. This leads to corrosion and finish damage.

I keep mine in silicone impregnated socks or "Bore Store" pouches. Helps repel moisture.

I think the combination with the holster adds to value of a historic rig.

Definitely consider having Gerald restore the magazine and Hugh look after your grip.

Other than that, just keep it properly lubricated and safely in storage so that it can be shared with future generations.

Marc