If it was originally a Dutch magazine, there will be a small rectangular hole on the rear spine at the base. This secured the small leaf spring that held the wooden base in place and allowed the base to be removed for cleaning the interior of the magazine. Not the best design, since after a time there was sufficient wear to allow the base to drop out of the magazine spontaneously. Could be embarrassing in a fire fight.
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If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction
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