SOLD - Scarce DWM Model 1900 Swiss Luger

Description

3/2/23 - This is a very nice example of an early production 1900 Swiss Contract Luger of which an estimated 2,000 commercial and 3,000 military pistols were produced. These pistols were the real first contract by the Swiss government for the Luger pistol produced in a specific serial number range with both the military and commercial sales being in this range. These pistols have the early features such as the dished toggles with toggle lock, the flat/recessed breech bolt, no stock lug, grip safety, flat main springs, and fast taper barrel that is 4 3/4" long. This pistol also has fixed blade and "V" notch sights, standard Swiss cross in sunburst on the chamber, and "DWM" scroll toggle marking. It is all matching and has the proper "Crown BUG" proofs. It has retained about 97% of its finish with just minor wear on the high edges. While there isn't much actual finish loss, there is noticeable brown patina on the straps and some noticeable freckling on the left side of the frame. Fitted with nice un-numbered wood grips - there is a hairline crack on the right side (really only visible from the inside). Comes with a mismatched military magazine. The bore has good rifling with minor pin-pricking throughout.