Hello Peter,
Unless there is documentary evidence that proves there were 100 additional pistols provided for during the 1900 US Test Trails which had the serial number stamped on the left side of the takedown lever, I would not accept this hypothesis. To the best of my knowledge, ALL the correct US Test Trail Lugers had the serial number stamped on the RIGHT side of the takedown lever and were in the serial range 6100-7100.
I did hear of information stating that there were two shipments of pistols, but all the pistols were still in the same serial range. The attempts by some dealers and/or collectors to 'stretch' the correct serial range is a false tactic to include a few pistols that just fall outside the correct serial range. I had a similar encounter in the early 1990's with a US Test Luger being offered by a dealer and I simply returned the pistol for a full refund. If you want your peace of mind, stick to US Test Lugers in the 6100-7100 serial range.
I hope this information is of help to you, and in some cases the facts do not change involving certain model Lugers.
Albert
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