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FNorm · 06-18-2009, 08:23 PM

Hold open devices were mandated in May 1913. Most earlier pistols were recalled to the factory and the device was added. A small pin inserted through the frame behind and above the trigger. Then a proof type stamp to show that this was authorized. The fact that your's doesn't have either the device nor the pin helps with it's identification.

06-18-2009, 08:23 PM	#6
FNorm Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 978 Thanks: 68 Thanked 127 Times in 108 Posts	Hold open devices were mandated in May 1913. Most earlier pistols were recalled to the factory and the device was added. A small pin inserted through the frame behind and above the trigger. Then a proof type stamp to show that this was authorized. The fact that your's doesn't have either the device nor the pin helps with it's identification.