Questions about a Luger?

[glockster157]

I just lucked into what looks like a rare 1940 "Black Widow" Luger. It is a Mauser produced pistol, all matching numbers, 3 digit SN if that makes a difference which I doubt, has the bakelite grips with the screw retainers on the inside, FXO marked mag with the black bakelite plug, black finish including the trigger-safety lever-take down lever, has about 80% finish and very good bore...though it does have a little fine pitting.

Question I have is value of course? I have seen some very high prices on these. Seems very few were made in 1940, most are 41's or 42' and are marked BYF where this one is marked 42.

And is this really a "Black Widow", I know this is not a collectors term but somebodies fanciful invention, but that is what they are called. All I can say is it meets all the descriptions I have read.

Edited July 18, 2011 by glockster157

[gregintenn]

Let's see some pics!!!