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He later returned to West Point as an instructor in law and history from August 1898 to 1899. He participated in the China Relief Expedition. Now a captain, White joined the 11th Cavalry at Ft. Ethan Allen on September 11, 1901, and left with the regiment on December 5, 1901, for the Philippine Islands. It was at this time that White received this Luger. During the Philippine Insurrection, he saw active service with the 3rd Separate Brigade in Batangas Province from February 10, 1902, until the end of hostilities. He left the Philippines on March 15, 1904, after serving in various capacities such
as an intelligence officer, provost judge, and acting judge advocate. Superiors remarked in efficiency reports that White was “a bold rider” and “an excellent officer, competent in every way.” The remainder of his military career was with the Judge Advocate General’s Corps. During World War I, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for “exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services. As Acting Judge Advocate General for the American Expeditionary Forces and later for the American Forces in Germany and France he performed very difficult and exacting duties with marked skill and distinction. In connection with the vast civil business of the War Department which passed through his hands he displayed a singular force of decision and sound judgment.” He retired from active service with the rank of colonel in 1929.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with some minor light pitting on the frame above the thumb safety lever that indicates the pistol has been arsenal refurbished. Wear is limited to minor finish loss on
the high points of the side plate and some very minor take-down scratches on the barrel in front
of the side plate and on the back of the frame. 95% of the niter blue finish remains on small parts. Straw colored components have 95% of their finish. The trigger is restrawed, probably by a previous collector. The grips are excellent with very light handling wear. The magazine retains nearly all the original plated finish with an excellent walnut base. All of the markings are extremely sharp and clear. The rare Test Luger holster is in excellent condition. The russet leather retains all of the original finish. The “US” embossing on the front of the flap and the arsenal markings on the back of the holster are nearly new in appearance. The holster remains in un-issued condition with only some minor flex marks on the belt loop and mild verdigris buildup. This is probably the best Test Luger holster extant. The custom case is in very fine condition and compliments the pistol and holster. A very scarce documented M1900 Test Luger and holster. Mechanically excellent. Writer has seen few in this league. Estimate: 15,000 - 25,000
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