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LOT 1333
Rare, Desirable and Excellent Pre-World War I
Imperial German DWM Model 1906 Unaltered
First Issue Navy Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig
with II Sailor Division of Wilhelmshaven Marking,
Matching Numbered Board Shoulder Stock, Leather
Holster and Double Magazine Pouch - Serial no. 8047, 9 mm Luger cal., 8
inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut grips. This is an excellent example
of an Imperial German DWM Model 1906 First Issue, unaltered, Navy Luger pistol, one of
approximately 8,000 of this model originally manufactured. These were the standard pre-World War I Navy Luger issued to the Imperial German Navy all the way through World War I and even into the Weimar era. This first issue Navy 1906 Luger has the desirable 6 inch Navy barrel, two-position 100-200 meter Navy rear sight, grip safety, and the desirable first variation safety markings with “GESICHERT”
in the lower position. The majority of these first issue Navy Lugers had their safety markings modified, with this rare example one of
the very few that escaped this alteration and still retains its original safety marking in the lower position. The top of the chamber area
is unmarked, and the standard “DWM” logo is marked on the front toggle. The underside of the barrel is marked with a “(crown)/M”
Navy acceptance proof and a crown firing proof on the left. The left of the barrel extension has a crown firing proof followed by double “(crown)/M” Navy acceptance proof marks. Crown proof mark also located on the left of the breech block. It has the standard military style serial number placement with “8047” marked on the underside of the barrel and front of the frame. Various small parts are marked with the matching last two digits of the serial number including the underside of the barrel extension and inside of both grip panels. The pistol is fitted with a correct pre-war Navy type magazine with nickel plated body and walnut base with concentric circles and “6628” and “(crown)/M” marked on the bottom. “IIMD/15” unit marking on the rear grip strap, the marking of the II Matrosendivision (Sailor Division) in Wilhelmshaven; a land based operation where a limited number of Navy personnel received their basic training prior to transferring
to a ship. Includes a board shoulder stock with matching number “8047” marked on the iron attaching area and “(crown)/M” navy mark on the walnut stock and circular iron disc, a black leather holster and suspension rig, black leather double magazine pouch, combination tool and cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% original blue finish with crisp markings and edges in the metal. 70% plus original straw colors visible on the small parts. Grips are also excellent with minimal handling evidence and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included board stock is very fine with professionally restored stock lug, and light handling marks on the balance. Holster, suspension rig and double magazine pouch are also very fine. This excellent Imperial German DWM Model 1906 unaltered First Issue Navy Luger pistol rig with a matching numbered stock would be a prized piece in any German military firearms collection!
Estimate: 12,000 - 17,000
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