Manufactured in 1970, the Mauser "Pilot Production Prototype" Parabellum 29/70 Luger pistol serial number range started at "11.00.1001," making this the seventh pistol made in the pre-production run. The barrel is marked "9mm Paraord..38Luger" (which the collector's notes indicate as a factory error). This specific pistol has appeared in several different publications, including on page 131 of John Walter's "Luger." With original box, plastic display stand, takedown tool, cleaning rod, an issue of "Automatic Magazine" which features the pistol, and the collector's notes. Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection

Excellent overall, retaining original finish with some fading on the ejector and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with split seams.