This is an excellent example of a desirable DWM Model 1900 "American Eagle" commercial Luger pistol. These pistols were the first true commercial contract Luger pistols produced by DWM and can be found in the 2000-20,000 serial number range, with this specific pistol falling just short of midway in the production cycle. These pistols were specifically intended for sales in the U.S. market, hence the use of the American Eagle symbol on top of the chamber area with the DWM markings on the front toggle. This pistol has all the early desirable Luger features, such as the early long frame, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, recessed breechblock, 4 3/4 inch fast tapered barrel, grip safety, no stock lug, and no hold-open device. In addition this specific pistol has the second pattern thumb safety lever that has the high-domed, cross-checkered pattern. These early lugers have superb hand fitted parts with the beautiful pre-war high polish rust blued finish with the straw colored small parts with checkered walnut grips. The lower safety area is unmarked and left with the bright polished. It is correctly serial numbered in the commercial fashion with the full serial number on the front of the frame and the underside of the barrel. The front of the frame is also correctly marked "GERMANY". It is complete with one magazine with the nickel plated body and the unnumbered wooden base.

Very fine, with 80% of the original rust blued finish overall with the remaining finish on the grip straps, side plate and left muzzle area showing signs of an old professionally restored blue finish, which has now started to thin out and turn a brown patina. The various small parts retain 98% of their professionally restored straw colors. The grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp distinct checkering on both sides, showing only minor wear across the tops of some of the checkering with only minor handling marks with no cracks or damage anywhere. The pistol has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. A very nice representative example of a 1900 DWM American Eagle Luger pistol.