Jim,
* An imported reblued non-matching P.08.
* Reblued: Doubtful this is the original Mauser RUST BLUED finish. Looks Salt blued. The small parts do not show the original straw finish; but, are instead blue in color. Safety, trigger, takedown latch, ejector, & mag release were all strawed on 1936 Mauser Militaries.
* The toggle code of "42" is from a 1939-1940 vintage Luger. The correct toggle code for a 1936 Mauser is "S/42".
* No pictures of the magazine; but, I would be highly suspicious & very wary. Large size/ different font numbers on the mag bottom from what is seen on the pistol would indicate a scrubbed/re-numbered mag. Depending on the letter suffix of the pistol, the tube could either be "in the white" or blue with an aluminum, side pinned base plug. Should have a droop winged eagle over 63 (dE/63) acceptance on the base plug. Generally, blue tubed after the "m" block.
* The above, coupled with the reported mismatch numbered side plate and Century Arms, St Albin, Vt. Importer's mark has eliminated this example from a collector's standpoint.
* As a "shooter", the market is about $525 +/- $75 for the pistol only. With the well worn/bruised/damaged grips, I'd lean toward the lower side of this $ range if I was to make an offer (which I'm not) IMHO.
* Trust this helps.
Respectfully,
Bob
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