This is an excellent example of a late production Model 1906 "American Eagle" Luger manufactured by DWM factory that is chambered in the very desirable 9 mm Luger cartridge. This type of Luger was manufactured by DWM expressly for export to the U.S. and this example has the very scarce, 3 7/8 inch barrel versus the longer 4 3/4 inch fast tapper barrel typically seen on these American Eagle Lugers. These early commercial Lugers were the best manufactured by the DWM factory with excellent fit and finish with beautiful rust bluing and straw colored small parts. This model has the correct short style frame and upper receiver with the 1906 style, flat toggles, short 3 7/8 inch barrel configuration with the distinctive grip safety and the first model, polished lower safety area. The top of the chamber area marked with the large distinct American Eagle crest with the DWM logo on the front toggle. The extractor is correctly marked "LOADED" with the correct commercial style full serial number (2886) stamped on the underside of the barrel and front of the frame with the last two digits of the serial number (86) stamped on the various small parts. The front end of the frame is stamped "GERMANY" indicating export outside of Europe. The pistol is fitted with a set of correct checkered walnut grips. It is complete with a nickel plated unmarked magazine with a wooden base that is stamped "GERMANY".

Excellent with 95% original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 70% of their straw colors overall. The grips are very fine with a nice medium brown color on both sides with the right side checkering slightly worn. Mechanically excellent. As noted, this scarce early Luger has matching numbers, except the magazine.