Operating out of his home workshop in California, John Martz is best known for his alterations and upgrades of Luger and P-38 pistols. Working with all manner of military, police and commercial Lugers as a base, the Baby Luger features a short barrel, in conjunction with a frame that has been cut and reshaped to give the signature Luger grip profile in a more compact form. This particular Baby draws components from a Mauser "42" code, "42" date military Luger, and integrates the Martz Safe Toggle Release system. Blade front and notch rear sights, with military chamber proofs, "MSTR" on the left frame rail, and "JVM" and "158" under the side plate. Fitted with a set of checkered fancy walnut grips and two bright finished alloy base magazines, both properly sized to match the frame and marked "1/JVM" and "2/JVM" on the bases.

Very fine as professionally built by John Martz, with 98% plus rust blue finish, showing some light wear beneath the surface and mild handling marks overall. The grips are in equal condition, with attractive grain and color. Mechanically excellent.