My byf 42

[ezman604]

I just purchased a Walther P38 for my collection that renewed my interest in my firearms. I brought out my byf 42 P-08 to look it over, take some photos and do more research. I didn't really remember just how clean this gun was until I started snapping the attached photos.
I purchased this gun from a couple of brothers that were selling off their deceased veteran brothers estate. The story told to me was this gun was captured by their brother during the Battle of the Bulge. It was disassembled and stored in a safety deposit box in a bank. The brothers had no interest in weapons and were just interested in liquidating the estate. I was fortune enough to be offered this piece for my collection.
It has not been refinished and I would just guess the original finish to be close to 100%. There is very slight signs of finish wear on the left side high point of the receiver. I'm guessing from the FEW times it was holstered.
It's a byf 42 with all matching serial numbers of 44. I have the holster with breakdown tool and both mags. The holster looks fairly good considering it's age but one belt loop is broken at the top. This MAY be repaired, I'll have to look into that.
Interesting also was that I was also given what I was told was the issue box of ammunition that was captured WITH this gun. It's a box of 16 rounds. Box is dated, it appears, with Mar 1939. Markings on the underside of the barrel is the serial number 44, the numbers 8,82, and on the receiver #44 and a "d" in script. Anybody know what the d represents?
I have searched the internet, this and several other forums for information on this Luger. Since the records for 42's aren't very plentiful, I am posting these photos and the story so you guys can post comments or any information to give me more history on this one. Many thanks!!!!