I would agree that capture papers add some value, but not much. My papers misrepresent the Steyr so wildly, a buyer would be irresponsible not to raise an eyebrow. This pistol belonged to the Grandfather of a co-worker. His name appears on the papers and he was well known in our community as a WWII vet (now deceased). If I were ever to sell this piece (not likely as I have three young'ns and hope at least one is interested in the hobby as an adult), I believe the papers would add more value in a local sale because of the local connection. The condition of the pistol dictates its monetary value, the papers add a little sentimentality.
That being said, I am still trying to discover (but probably never will) the details of the actual "capture".... was the trophy won by skillfully attacking and wiping out an enemy position or was it thrown into the pot by a desperate/drunken G.I. and taken with aces over eights on VE day!
But if I ever get desperate, I'll just carve the initials "AH" into it and go to a gunshow with a
killer story
!
Jack