This pistol is accompanied by a letter from the consignor stating that the pistol was a bring back by Lt. Colonel Joseph E. Foley, Commander of the 48th Engineer Battalion, in the fall of 1945. The pistol is a mix of upper and lower parts. The frame is serial numbered "447g", with the takedown lever, sideplate and safety lever are marked "47". The left side of the barrel extension is marked "7030", the bottom of the barrel is marked "7030 / a" and the balance of the small parts are marked "30". The top of the chamber is dated "1915" and the toggle is marked with the "DWM" logo.The right side of the barrel extension is marked with three faint crown / gothic letter proofs and the Imperial eagle and the left side frame rail, takedown lever and side plate are marked with crown / gothic letter proofs. The rear sight is graduated to 800 meters, the magazine is unmarked and blue with a pot metal base marked "6816 / X / spread wing eagle / 655" and it is fitted with checkered walnut grips.

Partially refinished and assembled. The barrel retains most of the rebluded finish with areas of smooth gray patina. The receiver has been cleaned to a smooth mottled gray. The balance of the metal has a smooth dark patina with scattered strong finish. The trigger and safety lever retain much of the straw colors, the remaining small parts have a smooth gray. The grips are good overall. There is some glue residue on the left panel where it appears as though there was a plaque affixed at one time, otherwise there is minor wear and a few minor nicks and dents. The markings are clear. Mechanically good.