Manufactured during the inter-war Weimar era utilizing leftover World War I and pre-war production components for commercial export sale. Features fixed blade front and two-position (100 to 200 meter) adjustable naval pattern rear sights, no date marking on top of the chamber, and "DWM" monogram on the front toggle link. "1917" marked on the left of the front sight base and frame, with "crown/N" proofs marked on the barrel, extension, and breech block. "GERMANY" is marked on the underside of the naval pattern barrel. Matching external "civilian pattern" four digit serial numbers on the barrel and frame, with matching "27" partials on the takedown lever, trigger, side plate, safety, both toggle links, breech block, and sear. Fitted with straw colored small parts, niter blue pins, springs and screws, "38" numbered replacement checkered grips, and a nickel finished magazine with "crown/M" naval proofed and "6065" numbered hardwood base. Provenance: The Jon M. Maxwell Collection

Very fine as arsenal refurbished for commercial export, retaining 75% plus re-applied blue finish and 40% straw colors with limited light edge wear, smooth brown patina and thinning on the extension, thinning on the controls, minor spotting, and scattered minor handling marks. The grips are very fine with defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.