These Model 1900 pistols were the first commercial Luger pistols produced by DWM at the beginning of the 1900s. It has an unmarked chamber area with the DWM monogram on the front toggle. The majority of these pistols ended up on the U.S. market, with this example bearing with the appropriate "GERMANY" export marking on the front of the frame. It has all the early desirable Luger features such as a long frame, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, recessed breechblock, 4 3/4 inch fast tapered barrel, grip safety, no stock lug, and hold-open device. The lower safety area is correctly unmarked and polished. "Crown/B", "crown/G" and "crown/U" commercial proof marks on the underside of the barrel, with "crown/B" and "crown/U" proofs on the left of the extension. Serial numbered in commercial fashion with the full matching serial number under the barrel and on the front of the frame, and the partial matching serial number visible on various components including on the interiors of both checkered walnut grip panels. Correct nickel-plated aluminum body magazine with an unnumbered walnut base. Includes a box with top label that reads "'LUGER' AUTOMATIC PISTOL" showing a depiction of a Luger along with the Simmons Hardware Company, Inc. of St. Louis name, the handwritten matching serial number of the pistol "5164" on bottom, containing a period 50-count Remington Arms-UMC box of 7.65 mm Luger Auto ammunition, two period original DWM Luger manuals (one in German, the other in English), a Goodenough nickel plated oiler, cleaning brush and cleaning rod.

Excellent, retains 90% plus original blue finish and 70% original straw colors, with some minor edge wear and some light surface freckling on the grip straps. Grips are also excellent with minimal handling evidence and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is good with mild edge wear and taped repairs around the outer edge.