This is an excellent example of an original, unaltered 1906 first issue Navy military issue Luger pistol. These first issue pistols are extremely scarce as almost 99% were destroyed or at least reworked to a 4 inch barrel configuration after WWI to comply with the Treaty of Versailles. Out of the estimated total of 21,000 manufactured there were only 460 reported to date, (as noted on page 159, Imperial Luger J. Still). The original "GESICHERT" safety marking is in the LOWER position. It has the characteristic six inch Navy barrel, with the two position (100 and 200 meter) Navy rear sight, grip safety, stock lug and wooden magazine base with concentric circles on the side. The top of the chamber is blank and the front toggle has the correct DWM markings. The left side of the barrel extension has the single "Crown" firing proof next to a double "Crown/M" Navy acceptance proof, both are also repeated on the left and underside of the barrel. The left side of the breechblock has a single "Crown" firing proof. It has the standard military serial number placement with the full number on the frame, underside of the barrel with the last two digits on the various small parts. It is complete with one original nickel plated Navy magazine with wooden base that is stamped on the underside with a single "Crown/M" Naval proof over number "1768".

Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 70% plus of the original straw colors. The grips are excellent with nice original checkering on both sides showing only minor handing marks. This exceptionally rare and excellent condition Luger has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted.