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Most PO-8's of WWII vintage are rife with "stories". They are almost impossible to validate. It does not matter, even with capture papers made out to the seller.
The capture papers are easy to counterfeit as well as most markings on the pistol itself. These markings (mostly contract or unit markings) can take a $500 -$1000 pistol into the $5000+ range instantly. Any tool and die man can make up a set of stamps and go at it.
Collectible firearms are the simplest fraud to perpetrate in comparison to most other valuable collectibles. Nazi collectibles of all types are fertile grounds for widespread fraud.
Buy what pleases you but do not pay extra for any "story".
As always the more knowledge you have in a subject the harder it is to be taken in and conned.
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