Close-up picture of "Made in Japan"

[laoshi75]

Alvin,

Absolutely wonderfull pistol, congratulations !
My understanding is that the correct translation of the 3 nice Hanzi ( re-guo-zhi) is not "made in Japan", but "made (for) Japan", or better "Japan contract".
christian

[sheepherder]

Alvin, that Astra 900 ser # 27047 seems to have a removable sideplate...Have you taken it off??? I would be interested in pics of the lockwork, if you have taken any...

For those who are encountering a Mauser or Astra at a show/shop and not sure if Japanese or Chinese contract, here are the symbols from my Mauser M1930 Chinese contract pistol...