1) 1908 Commercial Lugers, of which this is one, were only made in 9mm. The 8,84 stamped under the barrel is the actual land-to-land barrel diameter.
2) There were no "factory" plated guns. There were no "factory" plated guns. There were no "factory" plated guns. There is no such thing as a "truly rare presentation" Luger plated from the factory.
The series of 1908/1914 Commercial Army were not made for military tests. The German Army tests were made with 1906 model guns, and the modifications required by the Army resulted in the gun which was accepted as the service pistol in 1908.
These Commercial Army guns were originally commercial production which were diverted from the commercial production stream before they were proofed, and put through the Army inspection, proof, and acceptance process. This is demonstrated by the unique c/X, c/X, c/X inspection and acceptance marks on the right receiver and the military proof eagles.
Without knowing if the gun is all matching, it is completely correct. The edges and teh markings look sharp, indicating that the gun was not seroiusly buffed before plating. The price seems high on account of its nickel finish, but this gun would definitely be worth stripping and restoring.
--Dwight
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