This is an excellent example of a DWM Model 1900 American Eagle Test Luger that was purchased by the U.S. Ordnance Department in August 1901 for troop trials with the U.S. Cavalry. The Ordnance Board authorized an order for 1,000 DWM Model 1900 Luger pistols in the approximate serial number range of 6,000-7,200, which were delivered in two lots; with approximately 800 shipped 26 October 1901 and the remaining 200 shipped on Oct 29 1901. This scarce pistol is serial number "7001" and falls into the first shipment. Although not listed in the Reese book, it does exhibit the correct features and markings of an original test Luger. The most noteworthy features is that: 1) they do not have any German test/acceptance proofmarks, 2) they are not marked export marked with "Germany", 3) the last two digits of the serial number was stamped on the rounded portion of the opposite side of the takedown lever, 4) they have a small German Ordnance proof (that resembled the U.S. Ordnance bomb proof) located in the front frame recess area, and in some instances also on the bottom of the wooden magazine base. This example has the various markings/features except the magazine base is not proofed. The chamber area is correctly roll marked with the "American Eagle" seal of the United States Crest with the DWM monogram on the front toggle. These Lugers also have the early features such as a grip safety, recessed breech bolt, dished toggles with toggle locks on the side, full serial number located on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel with the last two digits of the serial number on the face of the recoil lug, takedown lever, side plate, breech bolt, toggle assembly, side of the grip safety and the back side of both grip panels. It is fitted with walnut checkered grips, and it has a nickel plated magazine body with an unproofed wooden base. The pistol has a deep rust blue finish with straw colors on the various smaller parts.

Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with thinning on the grip straps and side plate hump. The various smaller parts retain 75% of their original straw colors overall. The grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp distinct checkering on both sides showing a few minor nicks in a couple places. An excellent original example of a scarce DWM Model 1900 American Eagle Test Luger.