It was made in 1915, the date on the chamber. It was made by DWM in (or near) Berlin. The gun is a beauty, one of the better ones out there. it is standard military issue so not an officer private purchase, but it may have been carried by an officer. The cross hatched base on the magazine in the gun is something someone "customized" or replaced. The two magazines in the pouch are original and look to be in as nice of condition as the gun. The pouch itself is very interesting and would appreciate a photo of the back side. If original also, it has considerable value. The whole kit and kaboodle is pushing 3 Grand.
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If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction
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