Manufactured during WWI for the Imperial German Navy, with the distinctive 6 inch barrel and 2-position notch rear sight. Dated "1916" 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, extension and breechblock; and the "crown/M" Navy proof twice on the extension and once on the barrel. "GESICHERT" and "GELADEN" marked upper safety area and extractor, with straw finished small parts, niter blue pins and springs, checkered grips, and a nickel-finished magazine with hardwood base, decorated with concentric circles on the sides and "crown/M" and double struckc"4177" visible on the wood bottom. Matching external numbers are present overall.

Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing scattered light spotting, bright edge wear and a few areas of brown and gray patina. A few small patches of pitting are present, particularly on the right side of the frame and on the trigger guard. The refinished straw colors are fading to a smooth gray, and the niter blue has darkened. The grips are very good, with some mild dents and stains. Mechanically fine.