I agree that it is probably in some small container of his Uncle's possessions and was removed as a safety precaution (perhaps because there were children in the house when it was brought home). Most GI's didn't realize that the Luger as shown in the photo could be discharged by depressing the sear bar manually...
Go ask your Aunt for permission to go through your Uncle's things... I bet you will find it. Pray that it hasn't been allowed to get rusty and is in as good condition as the rest of the pistol. Not having that sideplate will make the difference between owning a $400 shooter and a $1000 or more dollar collector's heirloom. Good luck.
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