Likely manufactured in China during the first half of the 20th century, a great deal of 'cottage industry' sprung up in the nation during the time to fill the demand for weapons created by political disputes great and small. While the European and American manufacturers were very well represented, especially among the better funded military forces, the market was simply too large and too hungry for importers alone to fill the need. This lead to the creation of hybrid domestic copies of foreign designs such as this example, which utilizes a straight blow-back action, single and double action trigger, and is visually very similar to the Austrian 'Tom' pistol. This specific pistol is also pictured and discussed on pages 470-471 of "Pistol of the Warlords: Chinese Domestic Handguns, 1911-1949" by Ian McCollum. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, one Chinese character on the left of the slide, "Danton" (reference to Spanish Gabilondo trademark on the left side of slide) and several references to Russia (left tang and right side of slide), along with "WADE IM RUSSIA" on the right side, in English lettering with the stereotypical misspellings. Fitted with a pair of hardwood grips with hammered brass medallions and an unmarked nickel finished magazine.

Very good, retaining 80% replated nickel finish with light pitting under the plating, some flaking at the edges, on the trigger, and slide serrations, along with light spotting and handling marks. The refinished grips are also very good with scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically good.