Manufactured during World War I for the Imperial German Navy, with the distinctive 6 inch barrel and 2-position notch rear sight. Dated "1917" on the front sight base, left receiver rail, and on top of the chamber, with the "DWM" monogram on the front toggle link, crown firing proofs on the barrel, extension and breech block, and the "(crown)/M" Navy proof twice on the extension and once on the barrel. "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" marked upper safety area and extractor, with straw finished small parts, niter blue pins and springs, unnumbered checkered walnut grips, and all of the remaining visible serial numbers are matching including the nickel-finished magazine with walnut base, decorated with concentric circles on the sides and "(crown)/M" and "3816" marked on the bottom.

Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish, 75% original straw finish on the small parts, with some light edge wear and freckling. Grips are also excellent, with a few light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.