This is an example of a Weimar era military Luger pistol that was manufactured by the Simson and Co. in Suhl, Germany. This pistol has a "1926" dated chamber with the standard Simson & Co./Suhl marked front toggle along with the small "Eagle/6" acceptance proof. It has the regular military style serial number placement with the full serial number on the major components and the last two digits on the small parts as well as the Eagle/6 rework proof on many of the small parts. The right side of the barrel extension is marked with two small "Eagle/6" Simson proofs, that is separated by a single "Eagle/33" proof, along with the single Simson & Co., Eagle firing proof. The left side of the barrel is stamped with a small double "Eagle 6" proof sometimes used to denote reworks, along with the final Simson Eagle firing proof. It has the standard safety and extractor markings and fitted with checkered walnut grips. It comes with a tin-plated WWI type magazine with wooden base that has had the number removed which is now stamped with only a "d/+/Crown RC" proof. This pistol is photographed on page 122 of SIMSON LUGERS" by Edward Tinker and Graham K Johnson (He states on page 119 the "1926 is the rarest and most sought after").

Very good as partially refinished with 30% of the faded blue finish overall with some minor pitting on the refinished side plate and muzzle area (cold blue on both) of the front sight base. The smaller parts retain traces of their straw colors overall mostly in the protected area. The walnut grips are in fair condition with both sides showing much wear across the tops of the checkering with the right side having been crudely recheckered. Mechanically excellent.