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Unread 02-18-2002, 09:07 PM   #3
Orv Reichert
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Your gun is most likely what is known as a '1920 Commercial' as they were made up after WW-1 for sale in the US. [expecially those marked GERMANY in English]


Most, in compliance with the laws imposed on Germany at the end of the war, will have a barrel slightly less than 4 inches long....like, 3-7/8 inches and will be in 7,65 cal.


Most used a military frame which is why they have a 4 digit number with an alpha suffix.


Values are limited as each gun is different...depending on the parts used to make them up. [they were made up from new/used parts]


In mint condition, they bring about $800-$900 but most collectors are not 'turned on' by them!


I find them an interesting variation...but, I am a nut, I am told!


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