SOLD - Rare American Eagle DWM Luger - Army Test (6357 - 33546 - RJ)

Description

10/7/24 - Here we have an extremely rare and correct American Eagle Army Test Luger produced by DWM. In April of 1901, the United States Board of Ordnance and Fortifications put in an order for 1,000 of these Lugers following test trials in which the model was fired 2,000 times under the harshest conditions possible. These Lugers feature the Great Seal over the chamber, which was not included upon request, but rather was found to be a great sales tool for the Swiss market by DWM following their initial sales of the same model but featuring the Swiss sunburst. The characteristics that separate these American Test Eagle Lugers from the other Model 1900 Lugers are the lack of proofs, the lack of a 'GERMANY' export stamp, and the last two digits of the serial number on the right end of the takedown Lever. As of the printing of Michael Reese's book on the subject, there was only about 100 of these known and identified in the accepted serial range (6099-7098). This one is all matching and has all of the proper features. However, it shows significant finish loss with areas of patina and discoloration throughout. Fitted with fairly worn matching-numbered wood grips that have names scratched on the inside. Comes with a blank wood-bottom magazine that is chipped. Minty bore.