History of my P08

[tmea]

All:
I'm hoping you can assist me with identifying the history of my P08. I have had it for several years. It is a great shooter and in excellent condition. I'm having trouble nailing down its origions and history.

As best I can discerne it is a Mauser production weapon that was post war reworked and sold commercially here in the U.S. I suspect from the box that it's rework and commercial resale origions are from the former East Germay (DDR) because the box states German Government contract and not West German Government contract.

As you can see it was stamped with new serial numbers when reconditioned. With the exception of the side plate all serial numbers match either the origional or subsequent serial number. Barrel, frame and most other numbers match the origional number.

I would appreciate your comments and insights.

v/r
Tom