Robert,
My partner at the show corrected me and says that there were 3 original mags that had been repainted, and 2 repro mags. There were also 2 magazine pouches that were repros. The original mags are marked K43, yes K43 and have a waffenampt eagle stamp and a 3 digit manufacturers code. A common code for G43 mags was "gcb". If the mag you have doesn't have those markings, it is a repro and I would suggest you go back to that weasel and get one of the originals. While you are there ask him for the manual (easily worth $100) and the scope mount as he obviously kept most of the goodies. Mags sell for about $100-150 and if you can't squeeze one out of him I know a PHX source. The stock certainly could be an original one, but it is definitely refinished. The 2 local G43s that am familiar with do not have laminate stocks for whatever that is worth. Did you get a good deal?? Yes, I think at the end of day you did OK. I wish, however that I would have found you and your Dutch Luger first. Then you'd have my money and I'd have your Luger. Send me a PM with your local e-mail so I can discuss this stuff directly with you.
Lyn
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