Operating out of his home workshop in California, John Martz is best known for his alterations and upgrades of Luger and P-38 pistols, all of which were performed by him and often took several months of work. Manufactured using a combination of new-made components and vintage Luger parts, this pistol takes the overall form and configuration of an Second Model Navy Luger and up-sizes it to run the 45 ACP cartridge, while also integrating the Martz Safe Toggle Release upgrade. Blade front and 2-position notch rear sight with "100" and "200" graduations. With "45 ACP JVM" on the underside of the barrel, "crown/N" on the left side of the blank chamber, and "JVM" on the front toggle link. The left side of the frame bears the "MSTR" mark ahead of the side plate, and "JVM" and "35" beneath the side plate. Fitted with a pair of fancy checkered walnut grips with "JVM" and "GEO.K.SARKISIAN" markings on the back, and a custom bright steel magazine with "1" numbered hardwood "JVM" base. Included with the lot is a fine custom hardwood case and an unnumbered steel takedown tool.

Near mint, with 98% quality custom blue finish, showing some minor cycling and handling marks, bright colors on the small components, and attractive grain and checkering on the near mint grips. Mechanically excellent.