Produced in the first identified range (6100-7100), this 1900 Luger is one of 1000 "Test Eagle" Lugers supplied to the U.S. government for military trial. Initiated due to reports of under-performance of the then-standard double action 38 caliber revolver in Cuba and the Philippines, this trial was one of the first steps taken to make the leap from a revolver to a semi-auto in American service. These Lugers were sourced directly through one of DWM's agents in the U.S., who supplied a number of hand-picked pistols straight off the factory floor for issue to the field, chiefly with cavalry units (who per the doctrine of the time were considered the primary audience for an updated handgun). This would be the first of many trials which eventually culminated in the adoption of the Colt 1911, by which time DWM had effectively taken their ball and gone home, convinced that the process was slanted in favor of their American competition. Properly without a "GERMANY" import mark or German commercial proofs, this pistol is fitted with fixed sights, a flat top breech block, and dished toggles with spring-loaded toggle lock assembly. The "American Eagle" is prominent on the chamber, with matching numbers on the frame, barrel, takedown latch, side plate, trigger, grips, grip safety, receiver, toggle links and breechblock. A wide trigger, sharply checkered safety switch, hold-open device and half-width grip safety are installed on the frame, with fine straw color on the takedown lever, trigger, safety and ejector, bright niter blue on the pins, springs and grip screws, sharply checkered grips and a nickel finished magazine with an unmarked hardwood base.

Very fine, with 95% plus professionally restored blue, showing some wear along the high edges, cycling marks and minor handling marks. 90% of the straw is present on the small parts, with strong niter blue on the grip screws. The grips are also very fine, with some minor stains and dings on the otherwise sharp checkering. The receiver hangs up a bit when moving forward with the trigger pulled, otherwise mechanically excellent.