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Rare Prototype DWM 1902 "Danzig Test Luger"
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Estimated $25,000-$40,000!!!
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Description: This is an excellent example of a very rare original 1902 Danzig Test Luger as produced by the DWM factory. It is theorized that these pistols were produced for the early Imperial German Army tests at the time the Luger pistol was being considered for acceptance. There were approximately 50-100 of this model actually produced and they fall into a generally accepted serial number range of 22,300-22,400 with this one being produced just before the early serial number. These pistol have all the early characteristics of the 1902 design with the dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, flat recessed breechblock, and grip safety. This example is in the scarce 7.65mm Luger caliber. There are no actual factory markings on these Lugers (not even the DWM Logo) except for a small Script letter "D" proof indicating acceptance by the Danzig Arsenal. This proof and the serial number range are the only ways to authenticate these scarce Lugers. On this example the script letter "D" proof is located on the left side of the barrel extension. These pistols were numbered in the commercial manner with the full serial number (22244) on the frame and underside of the barrel with the last 2-3 digits of the serial number on the various smaller parts. The small components are finished in straw, and the pistol is fitted with checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Excellent with 95% plus of the original blue finish and 85% of the straw colors overall. The walnut grips are excellent with nice distinct checkering with wear across the tops and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. An excellent example of a very rare and scarce 1902 Danzig Test Luger pistol with all matching numbers.
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