Stephen,
A nice well used example of Mauser 1940 production.
During all of 1940, Mauser's production code was 42 and the toggle is properly marked.
While there are some examples in the y and z blocks, the first complete block of pistols, i.e. 10,000 guns is found in the NS, i.e. no suffix block. The last complete block was the m-block with a few pistols found in the n-block... Your l-block pistol was manufactured in the October time frame, maybe a tad later. About 137,000 P.08s were produced by Mauser in 1940.
The pistol probably left the factory with a Haenel manufactured type 3 extruded (machined) magazine with a zig zag spring and a code 122 stamped on the body.
On the right side of the receiver, you will see two Eagle655 inspection marks and a final acceptance proof. Eagle 655's name was Gerbig.
Enjoy your acquisition.
John
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