This is an extremely rare and excellent example of a Weimar era 1925 dated, Simson & Co. Suhl Luger pistol, serial number "73". They were issued to both the Weimar Military and Police units up through the late 1920s before Hitler came into power and abolished/closed the Simson Company. The top of the chamber is dated 1925 and the front toggle is marked: "SIMSON & Co./SUHL". The right side of the barrel extension has several small "Eagle 6" acceptance/firing proofs along with the small Weimar Eagle acceptance proof. It has the military style serial number placement with the full serial number on the major components with the last two digits on the small parts with the "Eagle/6" Simson acceptance proof on many if not all of the small parts. It has the standard "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" safety and extractor markings. It is fitted with standard checkered walnut grips. It is also complete with a renumbered matching magazine that has the nickel plated magazine body with the aluminum base marked "73", an original early Police style Luger holster that is marked on the front: "Early Weimar Eagle/WaA78" over "C. Pose A.G./Berlin/1926". This holster is the scarce pattern that has the additional flap over the takedown tool pouch and slot for the small pin-punch.

Very fine as possible arsenal refurbished with 97% of the blue finish overall. The various small parts retain 60% plus of their straw color. The walnut grips are excellent with nice distinct checkering mixed with some minor light pressure dents. This Luger has all matching numbers to include the magazine. The holster is also excellent with nice tight stitching and minor handling marks with clear sharp markings. This is a nice Simson & Co. Luger with 2 digit serial number.