This is an excellent example of a very desirable 1902 Luger carbine that is complete with an original matching numbered walnut shoulder stock. These carbines were DWM's attempt to a produce a lightweight rifle substitute to compete against the Mauser Broomhandle carbines. There were a total of 2,500 Luger carbines produced in two serial number blocks with this specific pistol being in the second block of which only 1,100 total were made. They all have a beautiful rust blued finish and straw color smaller parts. The unique features of these pistols are: a 11 3/4 inch barrel, short forend which housed a small spring accelerator mechanism, early long frame, flat mainspring, grip safety, dished toggles, and recessed/flat breech bolt. These were also fitted with the early style three position rear sight (adjustable from 100-300 meters) mounted on top of the barrel in front of the receiver and a bead front sight mounted on a ramp on top of the barrel. The top of the chamber is blank, and the front toggle has the DWM logo for "Deutsche Waffen und Munitions Fabriken". The full serial number (21859) is correctly marked on the frame extension and the underside of the barrel, with the last two (or three) digits of the serial number are marked on the bottom of the recoil lug, inside the forend, grip safety, trigger, takedown lever, side plate, breech bolt, toggle assembly and the back side of each grip panel. The pistol stock is completely original and is fitted with a black horn buttplate, lower sling swivel, and an original matching numbered (59) attaching iron. The magazine has a nickel plated body with the correct unnumbered, marked with a small bomb proof on the wood base. This fine pistol is complete with a custom made brass cleaning rod, and jag all housed in a custom purple felt lined display case. The case has five compartments that hold the carbine, the detachable buttstock, magazine and accessories. Provenance Former Dr. Sturgess collection.