Active since 1968, John Martz of Lincoln, California is one of the top names in custom Luger and P-38 pistols. He is best known for his "Baby" configuration Lugers and upgraded calibers. This particular example uses an American Eagle Luger as the basis for a Carbine-profile weapon with a ramp blade front sight and 4-position tangent rear sight, American Eagle on the chamber and "DWM" toggle monogram. The left side of the frame above the trigger bears Martz's "JVM" oval cartouche next to an oval "45" stamp, and the left rail is stamped "MSTR" (Martz Safe Toggle Release). Outfitted with niter blue and straw components, a checkered schnabel-tip forearm, checkered grips and a hardwood stock with checkered wrist, bright steel mounting hardware and a ribbed buttplate.

Near mint as custom made, with a spot of brown patina around the rear sight and some light pressure dents on the otherwise mint wood. Mechanically excellent.