Craig, comparing Newf's gun with mine and Jeff Stephens research re dates of manufacture, an anniversary gun doesn't seem right. My earlier-date Sauer's modest engraving and markings are sharper and more refined.

It doesn't look like what an anniversary gun should be.

On the other hand, from Jeff's winter DGJ 2004 article under Selected Serial Number and Important Dates, page 102, that 1923 serial 222 XXX says "LV&D import--Grade 180." Member Mike Petrov helped Jeff with research.