Razor Info Needed

I was in a local antique store today and ran across a razor that interested me. On the celluloid scales it had "Blue Bowdins" and on one side of the tang was "Swiss 500" and on the other side the words "Minneapolis and Germany." I would like any info on the razor before deciding whether or not to buy it. The blade was in decent shape -- some stains and a little bit of rust (away from the edge). Looks like could clean up ok with some effort.

Thanks

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Thanks.