Lucky in Auction?

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Originally Posted by tomaustin

what is the inscription on the inside of the lower grip?

Looks like U(?) Studer written on both grips.
Almost certainly the name of the fellow to which the pistol was issued.

Just like the Swiss rifles that have name tags under the butt plates, Swiss pistols, revolvers & autos, will have the soldier's name on them

Mine.
previous owner Soldat Anton Zeder, Mineur Kompagine 2
Marked Zeder
and very lightly in the follower groove,Hangen Yoelen (?)


see: http://forum.lugerforum.com/showthread.php?t=17129

Originally Posted by hayhugh

Can anyone explain what the printing on the right side of the gun means? Is that the year manufacture or the model (1924)?

Importer info
OOW INC CHARBON OH (Ohio Ordnance Works, Inc. )
Type
1924 SWISS (Sometimes called Swiss 1906/1924)
Caliber
7.65

Originally Posted by hayhugh

Not bad buy for $850.00

Yep.

Check inside the frame for a date (LU1900's photo)

Mine only has Z Z (and Automatenfett )

Gentlemen & Ladies with better resources may have the date of mfr. based on the serial number in the Swiss section.