First of all, thanks so much mrerick for taking time to help a beginner. I really appreciate it.
Some further details, clarifications and questions from my side:
The images I first posted were compressed during the posting process, so the markings were not that clear. Enclosed two more pictures of the markings, which are hopefully more clear. Curiously, I just noticed the letter looks different on the barrel (where it looks like "q" I think), and on the frame (where it looks like an "a"). My inexpert opinion is that the letter is supposed to be "q". Do you agree? What year would that imply?
As you can also see the proof is an N with a crown. I believe that is called "Nitro".
The caliber is 7.65 mm.
Yes, as far as I can judge, it is in good condition. This makes sense if it is from the 1920s, since it would not have seen military action in that case. (My grandfather was a military attache in the 1920's and worked for the Red Cross after that.)
Thanks again for your help! Any further input would be much appreciated!
Anders
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