Swiss Pistol 1900 with wide trigger

[Ron Wood]

Alexander,
I can understand if you are doubtful...I have had some concerns about it as well. I have owned the gun for a long time, over 20 years, and it is in near mint condition typical of a Swiss refurbishment. I paid a very reasonable price, not at all reflecting its scarce status. It is 100% Model 1900 with a Type II safety and proper square side plate. All the numbering is correct with all being in the same style font. The last two digit serial number on the trigger is stamped with the same font as the frame and not pantographed. I know that it is well below the "accepted" serial number range so that always raises a cautionary flag.

[Stucki]

Ron

the director of the W+F wrote in a letter to the Kriegsmaterialverwaltung in October 1903, that during 1903 the W+F assemble 500 pistols (SN 3501 to 4000). Further he confirmed that he has received the drawings of a wide trigger in Mai 1903.

That could be evidence that the wide triggers came not before October 1903 and after around SN3500. On the other hand, it’s possible that triggers were changed afterwards by the W+F.

What I have learned during many years of collection, not everything which is unusual is not correct or a fake. Therefore your Pistol 1900, SN3185 with wide trigger can be absolutely all right. Even more, it’s an interesting gun because it’s unusual.

Alexander