It's a little bit misunderstanding. "Chinese imports" does not necessarily mean "Made in China". Historically, Chinese bought,,, my estimate was 300,000 - 400,000 German made Broomhandles. Those pistols went through tough environment, gradually exited from service from 1950s-1980s. There are some Chinese made Broomhandle copies in US imports, but most of them were German made. Chinese made Broomhandles have collector value too, but this particular one in the topic was German made, no question on that. Unfortunately, it's not original anymore.
Today, we still in M1930 in excellent original condition, or even like-new condition. That's due to German cut weapon supply to China in 1937. Tens of thousands M1930s were not shipped. Otherwise, M1930 above 90% would be very rare today. A gun, regardless of being a rifle or pistol, if went through Chinese militia-men's hands, then, it's almost game over.
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