This is an extremely rare and very desirable 1906 DWM Commercial Luger that was marked with the French retailers name on top of the barrel, and is chambered in the rare 9mm Luger cartridge. This was a very limited production run of Lugers by the DWM factory for the French Arms and Cycle Works. It is reported that approximately 5-10 total were made with only 2-3 even known today. These Lugers fall within the standard 1906 commercial contract Lugers, a few are noted in the 47000-52000 range. The French markings rolled on top of the barrel by the DWM factory are: "Manufacture Francaise d' Armes & Cycles de Saint-Etienne". The top of the front toggle is marked with the DWM logo, with the left side of the barrel extension and the left side of the breechblock correctly marked with the Commercial Crown over "B" and "U" proofs with the underside of the barrel is also marked with the Crown over "B", "U" and "G" proofs. The front of the frame and underside of the barrel is stamped with the full serial number "47492", along with the bore diameter "118,35". It has the standard "GELADEN" marked extractor with the lower safety area correctly polished and unmarked. It is also correctly fitted with the grip safety, short standard diameter luger barrel, and no stock lug or hold open device. It has a rust blued finish with straw colored small parts such as the trigger, takedown lever, safety lever, ejector, magazine release button. It is fitted with a set of checkered walnut grips and is complete with one nickel-plated magazine with an unmarked or proofed wooden base.

Excellent with 97% plus of the original blued finish overall with edge and high spot wear. The walnut grips are in very fine condition with nice distinct original checkering with some minor light pressure dents on the upper left side. Mechanically excellent. The markings are clear and sharp and it has matching numbers except the magazine as noted. An exceptionally rare DWM Model 1906 with French retailers name.