[G.T.]

Hello Duane! The J.V.M. baby lugers are, as far as I know approximatly 1/2 inch shorter in the grip / frame assembly, and sport barrels somewhere around 2", (not sure on the bbl. length)....the baby model is custom made from an original Luger, and they require a tremendous amount of time and effort to create.....they always have been available in his satin white metal preperation, and the only other option, rust blue,I have never known any of J.V.M's works, that had any plating of any kind! He does most of the work himself and the remainder is contracted out to craftsmen that are, in my opinion, masters in their field, and I might add totally dedicated to his requests and needs! Depending on the type of clip / bottom combination and modification, the capicity will vary....usually by one round, I'm am not sure but I believe 6 is the best compromise for function and reliability......the grips are made of the finest exibition French walnut that is available and exquisitely checkered, I have seen both with or with out a boarder.....the fitting is unbelievable close and great pains are taken to make sure the pistols function flawlessly before the final finish....The J. V. Martz pistols are equipped with the patented Martz Safty Toggle Release or M.S.T.R. and will be so stamped on the frame rail ahead of the sideplate.

J.V.M.'s creations are one of the few custom works that are collected as much for their artistic appeal as they are for their desirability as a collectable firearm! till...later...G.T.