Manufactured in 1913. This example is in the early pre-1914 serial number range with letter "a" serial number prefix and stock lug. The chamber area is dated 1913 and the front toggle has "Crown/ERFURT". The barrel extension has "Crown/Script letter" proofs next to an Imperial Eagle firing proof. Very early Erfurt Arsenal style higher polished blue finish with straw colored small parts. The front grip strap is stamped "95.R.M.G.75". All matching to include the two arsenal renumbered magazines which have nickel plated bodies, one with a wooden base, the other with aluminum base (they are stamped "1/7822/a/+/Crown D" proof and "2/7822/Boxed B90" proof). Brown leather holster stamped on the underside of the flap "[illegible]/BERLIN/1913". Two additional ink stamps in the same area that read "FAS" and "B.A.G./1912". With an Imperial marked takedown tool.

Very fine as arsenal refurbished with 95% of the blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear overall. The various small parts retain 90% of their straw colors. The grips are near excellent with nice original checkering and showing only minor handling marks overall. The holster is fine with a slightly darker brown color overall, tight stitching and a heavier wear/rub mark on the back side between the belt loops. The markings are clear.