Good Morning, Jan,
1. Yes, I am aware that Ralph has a 1902 Fat Barrel Swiss. I have been invited to see this luger myself upon my next trip on business to the AZ area. I am also aware that Mr. Bobba does not specifically include such a variation in his 1991 book.
Books sometimes do need to catch up with the collecting and sighting of lugers. I am sure that's what all those databases of serial numbers, sightings, and reported condition that many advanced collectors and experts, such as yourself, do after a certain book is printed and serial number lists are publised.
2. The point of my posting was to see if any other advanced collectors might have seen another or even have one in their collections.
Regards,
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