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Scarce DWM Model 1906 1st Issue-Altered Safety Imperial German Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Hand Guns - Semiautomatic Handguns Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,500.00 USD
Scarce DWM Model 1906 1st Issue-Altered Safety Imperial German Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol
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Scarce DWM Model 1906 1st Issue-Altered Safety Imperial German Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol

This is an exceptional example of an original pre-WWI DWM Model 1906 First Issue/altered safety Imperial German Navy Luger. These were the regulation pre-WWI Imperial German Navy issue Lugers used from 1904 through WWI and even into the Weimar era. These are still a scarce variation as it retains its six inch barrel. Almost all were reworked or destroyed under the Versailles Treaty after WWI. This series of Navy Lugers have the standard grip safety, the altered second pattern (upper) marked safety with no chamber date and has been modified for the magazine safety. The left side of the barrel extension has the double crown over "M" proofmarks with the smaller Imperial Crown firing proof, that is repeated again on the left side of the barrel. The frame and underside of the barrel are both correctly numbered with the full serial number (2106a). The last two digits of the serial number (06) are correctly stamped on the various small parts. The back strap is unit engraved "W.K./8161", indicating issue at the Navy dockyard or station at Kiel. Fitted with un-numbered checkered walnut grips and an original nickel plated Navy issue magazine with the wooden base, with concentric circles on the ends. It is correctly stamped lengthwise on the wooden base "+/5028/Crown M" Navy proof. T

Manufucture: DWM
Model: 1906
BBL: 6 inch round
Stock:
Guage: 9 mm Luger
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 2106a

Very fine with 90% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish remaining. It has edge and high point wear and thinning on the lower back strap. The small parts retain 40% of their original straw color mostly in the protected areas. The grips are fine with some wear on the otherwise crisp checkering. The markings are clear. Mechanically fine.