Manufactured during WWI for the Imperial German Navy, with the distinctive 6 inch barrel and 2-position notch rear sight. Dated "1917" on the front sight base, left receiver rail, and on top of the chamber, with the "DWM" monogram on the front toggle link, "crown" firing proofs on the barrel and extension, and the "crown/M" Navy proof twice on the extension and once on the barrel. The breechblock bears an "imperial eagle" firing proof. "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" marked safety area and extractor, with straw finished small parts, niter blue pins and springs, checkered grips, and a nickel-finished magazine with decorative concentric rings on the hardwood base. With a black leather Navy Luger holster.

Fine as assembled, with 70% of the blue finish, showing areas of gray/brown patina, bright edge wear, scattered spotting, and mild handling marks. A small amount of deeper pitting is present on the muzzle, and the grips are also fine with some light dings and stains. The breechblock, firing pin, extractor and hold-open are donor parts from other Luger pistols, the grips are unnumbered and the markings have been removed from the magazine base. 40% straw colors remain. Holster is fair. Mechanically fine.