I inherited this 1916. Looking for more info

[alvin]

Originally posted by cmott426
Is this a Collector or a shooter?

From the pictures that you posted, the finish looks at least original to the era (1920? might be refurbished before exporting? you may check "GERMANY" under a loupe for the halo effect). If it's also all-matching except the magazine, it's a conventional "collectible". I have seen quite a few people shooting collectibles though. Some spend more $$ to replace fragile small parts before shooting, some don't bother doing that. That's up to the owner.