Dr.Rob, First, I must ask if the pistol has been refinished. The photos show a polished finish, typical of a reblue. If it hasn't been refinished, and the numbers match, then shooting it may cause one or more of the numbered parts to break. If that happens, you have changed the status of the pistol from a collectable to a "shooter"
The grips also look very new.
If it hasn't been reblued and the grips are original, then I have already mentioned that your friend is close to the value of the Luger. Without seeing better photos than those that you've posted, that's the best guess I can make.
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