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Doc Hoy, the only way you are going to be able to find out when the Regina was made is if there is either a "rampant lion" or a "letter" date code on the gun.
Date coding began in 1927 with the letter "A" ("B"=1928, "C"=1929, "CH"=1930, etc. Coding is based on the Spanish alphabet.)
If it was made between 1923-1929 it will have a "rampant lion."
The letters "PV" were also used between 1923-1927.
FWIW, the Reginas were a slight cut above some of the less reputable Spanish made pistols of that era, but probably not as good as a genuine Astra or Gabilondo.
Interestingly enough, one seldom encounters Spanish automatics in near-new condtion; They always seem to have had very hard lives which leads me to believe they aren't as bad as everyone says they are.
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