New Member, Need Help on a 1942 byf

[pitt1863]

Hello, I am a new member to the forum. I've collected Civil War items for years, but these weapons are completely new to me. I have a chance to purchase this from a friend. It has been in his family for a very long time. When he said he was ready to sell it i thought it worth doing some research to see if it might be worth owning myself. That research has led me here. From what i can tell the case is not for the gun due to the date, but it is in very good condition. The numbers all match at least all i can see, i don't want to take it apart at the risk of not being able to get it back together. The grips look like they are from a Kreigoff Mauser? The condition looks to be very good, one scratch you can see on the side in the pictures and light wear in the bluing on the high spots that are from case wear. The Clip # does not match, and the wood clip looks like it has a Head brand on it? My main questions would be, what do i have here and what is a fair offer to make for this gun. I don't want to pay the full retail but i do want to be fair to him as he told me to figure out what value is. Any help i would be very thankful for. Thanks to all of you. Jamie