Many Luger collectors feel such a practice is not a good idea. While your intentions to disclose to a seller are honorable, it's just too likely that somewhere down the line, the gun in question would be misrepresented by a subsequent owner as all matching.
On a more practical note, Lugers were very much hand-fitted machinery. A replacement part, while it might have the same number as the rest of your gun, might well not function correctly, and produce all sorts of reilability problems. From a shooter's standpoint, if your Luger works now, it might be better to stick with what you have.
As far as the chances of finding the correct number .... you'll find lots of Luger owners on the internet seeking/selling parts with a particular number. It's more a matter of luck than anything.
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