These pistols were the first true commercial contract Luger pistols produced by DWM and can be found in the 2,000-20,000 serial number range, with this pistol falling midway in the production. This pistol has the early production features such as the long frame, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, recessed breechblock, 4 3/4 inch fast tapered barrel, grip safety and no stock lug. This pistol is not marked Germany, indicating it remained in Europe, which also verifies how it was factory modified to add the hold-open latch. More than likely it was liberated after WWII. In addition this specific pistol has the second pattern thumb safety lever that has the high-domed, cross-checkered pattern. The lower safety area is unmarked and left brightly polished. It is correctly serial numbered in the commercial fashion with the full serial number on the front of the frame and the underside of the barrel, with no German export markings, which is how it was modified for the hold-open latch. It is complete with one magazine with the nickel plated body and the unnumbered wooden base.

Very fine with 85% of the original blued finish with a professionally restored, authentic blued finish present on the grip straps and trigger guard bow. The pistol retains 95% of the re-straw colors on the small parts. The grips are also in very fine condition overall with a nice matching dark brown color, with distinct checkering on both sides and some minor compression nicks on the right side. Mechanically excellent.