The matched lower and upper frames, barrel and small parts were all made sometime between 1906 and 1913. Features like the early style bore gauge would make it towards the earlier part of that time frame. The commercial pistol experts on the site can give you a closer date of production using your serial number. The upper, barreled frame and matched, lower frame come from a "BUG" proofed commercial pistol. The finish is original on these parts and in very good condition.
The absolute shame on an otherwise nice gun is the mismatched, WW2 era Mauser toggle train. This was either switched inadvertantly by a previous owner or it is replacing the original toggle train due to damage.
All in all, a very nice shooter which has a small chance of being restored by finding an original, matched commercial toggle train.
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