Thanks to you all for your constructive replies and advice. Unfortunately I can't see the attached image in Hotspurs last post. My initial instinct was that this was a police or similar officials sidearm. I am certain that this weapon was not a hastily thrown together 'marriage' as although of plain and cumbersome appearance it is well constructed. Surprisingly it also feels well balanced and comfortable in the hand. I would appreciate it if the Alpen Korps image could be sent again either here or to me directly. Finally I realize that this WW1 item is outside of the dateline for this forum but I honestly thought that this was of pre 1900's manufacture, my apologies!
Many thanks again!
Mark.
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