Hi Stephen, and welcome to the forum.
IIRC, the star marking was a Mauser factory mark for an inspection reject that was run through manufacturing a second or third time to correct the problem. After successfully passing inspection, the part was considered as correct as one that never had a problem.
If it couldn't be reworked properly after the second cycle through, it was scrapped.
I think you've got a nice one there. If all matching, and good bore, in the US geography I would think $1500-$1600 is a good price with non-matching magazine.
Marc
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