This is a very fine example of a very rare original 1902 Danzig Test Luger as produced by the DWM factory. It is theorized that these pistols were produced for early Imperial German Army tests at the time the Luger pistol was being considered for acceptance. There were approximately 50-100 of this model actually produced, and they fall into a generally accepted serial number range of 22,300-22,400 with this one being produced slightly prior to the noted serial number range. These pistol have all the early characteristics of the 1902 design with the dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, flat recessed breechblock, and grip safety. This example is chambered in the correct 9 mm Luger caliber. There are no actual factory markings on these Lugers (not even the DWM Logo) except for a small Script letter "D" proof indicating acceptance by the Danzig Arsenal. This proof and the serial number range are the only ways to authenticate these scarce Lugers. On this example the script letter "D" proof is located on the left side of the barrel extension. These pistols were numbered in the commercial manner with the full serial number (21986) on the frame and underside of the barrel with the last 2-3 digits of the serial number on the various smaller parts. The pistol has a rust blued finish overall with the small components have the correct straw colored finish and it is fitted with checkered walnut grips.

Very fine with 90% of the faded original blue finish overall with edge and high spot wear with minor finish loss on the front edges of the frame rails and side plate hump. The smaller parts retains 40% of it straw colors overall. The grips are in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides showing some minor wear across the tops of the checkering and front edges of the grips with some minor handling marks on the sides. A rare example of a very nice all original Danzig Test Luger pistol.