Guys,
If anyone has a copy of Buxton volume I, on page 194 he talks about the early Mod HP "cut away" pistols. Here is a mag from that series ... it is serial number 001.
Notice the high quality finish and also the ground down weld spots. The Walther and Mauser mags had round weld spots the jvd mags are oval. (but who pays that much attention?)
Good hunting,
Mark