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Sam Steele · 06-01-2010, 09:01 AM

Hi Mike,

As a guideline used by Bobba in his book, that serial number range if applied by DWM outside the Swiss pistols, would place it at being assembled in 1905. As the various parts are first series, first variation (save for the relieved frame), I take it to mean that the parts are from 1900-1901, hence Bobba's definition of "Eighth Variation".

The BUG proofs were only required for the European market, and were no doubt applied at the time of manufacture. When the pistol was sold to a North American customer, the Americans placed the "GERMANY" marking on it, as per their regulations governing imported firearms. As I said, the IDEAL grips are a logical addition by the owner on this side of the Atlantic, though sadly the actual holster section is no longer with the pistol.

I have it presently for sale here in Canada, and while the interest would be much greater in the U.S., the paper trail to send it to the States would be "less smooth" than here.

Cheers,

Bill

06-01-2010, 09:01 AM	#28
Sam Steele User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CANADA Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Hi Mike, As a guideline used by Bobba in his book, that serial number range if applied by DWM outside the Swiss pistols, would place it at being assembled in 1905. As the various parts are first series, first variation (save for the relieved frame), I take it to mean that the parts are from 1900-1901, hence Bobba's definition of "Eighth Variation". The BUG proofs were only required for the European market, and were no doubt applied at the time of manufacture. When the pistol was sold to a North American customer, the Americans placed the "GERMANY" marking on it, as per their regulations governing imported firearms. As I said, the IDEAL grips are a logical addition by the owner on this side of the Atlantic, though sadly the actual holster section is no longer with the pistol. I have it presently for sale here in Canada, and while the interest would be much greater in the U.S., the paper trail to send it to the States would be "less smooth" than here. Cheers, Bill __________________ "Be not afraid of any man, no matter what his size. When trouble threatens call on me, and I will equalise."