Rich, I don't own a 1900 and not an expert on them but that one on GB, has all the correct markings from what I can tell comparing it to one in a reference book I own. It has the markings in the right places etc. The serial number dates to 1907 manufacture, between317501-400000. the FEU marking is a little rough, that's for sure. The Chinese copies of the 1900 I have seen tend to have like you said miss-spelled words and logos etc. Also the 1900 copies sometimes have a different grip angle as well and seem really roughly machined. I remember awhile back you posting your 1900 and I think your serial number dated to a later build gun. My book doesn't say anything about the differences with regards to the Browning patent and Belique markings. The one from the book resembles the GB pistol. The book does talk about a grip logo difference from earlier ones to later. The GB pistol having the later type.
I'll look around through my library, I might have more info and not know it. Maybe someone else will chime in with more info.
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