I disagree with much of the above. Your pistol began life in 1909 as a first issue German military purchase without stock lug, hold open (which was later added) or chamber date. The 1920 marking on the chamber, indicates that it was still in military custody in 1920 and was counted as one of the 100K firearm allowed the post Versallies Treaty German military. If you look closely, you can make out the faint inspector's marking under the serial on the left side of the receiver, which was the correct placement prior to 1910. Marked on front grip strap upon receipt by the 11th Infantry Regiment, company #14, log in #47. TH
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