Developed in the early 1900s, the Luger Carbine was conceived as a compact and agile lightweight sporting rifle. The heart of the weapon is an enlarged Luger pistol, with a steel hanger integrated into the front of the frame to serve as a mount for a spring accelerator equipped forearm, which in turn helps properly cycle the extended barrel, and a 1908-style stock lug on the back strap. Fitted with ramped polished bead front sight and 4-position sliding notch rear sight on the barrel, which is marked "J. CANEDO/611 RIVADAVIA. 611/Be AIRES" on top. Juan Canedo was the successor of Don Alfredo Gottling, and his shop, also known as "Casa Canedo" (the House of Canedo) and "La Portena" was a major importer of American and European firearms, the latter known to include presentation-quality Lugers, which then represented the cutting edge of handgun technology. The blank chamber is proofed "crown/B/crown/U" on the left side, with a recessed flat top bolt, "DWM" marked front toggle, and a set of lock-equipped dished toggles. The small parts are finished in straw, with niter blue pins and springs, checkered grips and a nickel finished magazine with an unmarked hardwood base. Matching "601" partial serial numbers are present on the inside of the schnabel tip forearm and the renumbered to match mounting iron of the straight stock, both featuring sharp checkering and sling swivels, and the later fitted with a serrated horn buttplate. Also included with the gun is an extra alloy/unmarked hardwood magazine, a "crown/gothic letter" proofed loading/takedown tool, a brass barrel rod with integral grease can and an empty DWM-style cartridge box. The pistol, stock and all listed accessories fit into the included case, which is leather covered with a yellow faux-fur French-cut interior, and brass hardware, with an inscribed silver plaque on the lid which reads "El Gobernador del la Provincia/Concurso de Setiembre 1907/LA PLATA" (The Governor of the Province/Contest of September 1907). La Plata was the capital of the Provence of Buenos Aires, established as a planned city in the late 1800s in response to the federalization of the actual city of Buenos Aires. The Governor of the Province at that time would be Ignacio Dario Irigoyen. While not explicitly documented, a weapon this fine would have made a fantastic award for a shooting contest or similar sporting competition.

Fine with 70% of the blue finish present, showing some light edge wear, spotting and handling marks with the grip straps having been refinished. The straw and niter blue colors have worn and darkened, with some shallow spotting. The grips are very good, with some light dings and flat spots, and the stock and forearms are both fine with attractive grain. The stock is fine with renumbered mounting iron. The custom case is good, with the lock mechanism occasionally hanging up and some mild scuffs and stains. Mechanically excellent. A fine DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine with interesting merchant marks and presentation.