This is an excellent example of a Mauser Stoeger Model "American Eagle" marked Commercial Luger with the very desirable A.F. Stoeger markings. These American Eagle Lugers were the very first Stoeger Lugers made expressly by DWM under contract for the Stoeger Arms Company in New York for import into the United States. Although it is estimated that over 1000 of this model was made they are very scarce today, especially in this original, high end condition. The chamber is marked with the American Eagle crest with the DWM logo on the front toggle. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with "A.F. STOEGER, INC. / NEW YORK." with a very small "GERMANY" stamped on the front of the frame below the serial number. It is correctly marked safety and unloaded respectively on the extractor and under the safety lever. The front of the frame and underside of the barrel are both correctly stamped with the serial number "8719" and the correct letter "u" suffix code usually found on these early Stoeger lugers. The left side of the barrel extension, underside of the barrel, and left side of the front toggle have a "Crown / N" proof mark. It has two early nickel plated magazines with the wood base, both are stamped with a small "GERMANY". The pistol has a rust blue finish with straw colored small components and checkered walnut grips. It is complete with an early, exceptionally well made, unmarked commercial holster. The holster was either made expressly for Stoeger or was made in the U.S. for Stoeger using a German Holster as a pattern. This holster is very unique in that it has the standard front magazine pouch with an additional pouch for a steel cleaning rod (included) with a separate slot for a pin-punch inside the flap (included) and a small pouch for the take down tool also included.

Excellent with 99% of the original blued finish overall with edge and high spot wear only. The grips are excellent with nice distinct checkering on both sides with light wear across the tops of the checkering. The holster as noted is in like new condition overall showing only light handling marks, with nice tight stitching. Just a beautiful, super scarce early Stoeger Luger in near new condition!