This is a very nice example of an early Swiss Commercial Luger that falls within the serial number range and letter suffix (i) of those sold by the Abercrombie and Fitch Co. in New York. These were early commercial Lugers intended for sale in Switzerland, however with the huge early demand in the U.S., DWM diverted a small quantity from the Swiss contract to their U.S. agent; Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in New York. Although not specifically marked, this early Luger does have the short frame, 1906 style grip safety, no stock lug and is correctly marked "GELADEN" on the extractor, with the first pattern, polished lower safety area on the frame. The chamber is marked with the standard "Swiss Cross in a Sunburst" which indicates a commercial contract Luger and the front toggle has the DWM markings. The front of the frame stamped with the serial number "2879i", with "2879" stamped on the barrel and barrel extension with the last two digits "82" stamped on the small parts. It is complete with an unmarked nickel plated magazine with an unmarked wooden base. It is complete with a unmarked Swiss military style, brown leather holster with the original shoulder straps.

Excellent with 97% of the blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear overall. The various small parts retain 80% of their straw colors. The grips are also in excellent condition overall with nice distinct checkering with minor handling marks. The holster is also in very good condition with a nice medium brown color with minor age cracking on top of the flap with rub marks and finish loss on the back side and lower toe area.