This is an example of a standard WWI 1908 German Luger pistol as manufactured by the Erfurt factory in 1912. Prior to 1914 Erfurt Military Luger pistols were not supplied with the stock lug on the back grip strap or a hold open device. Some pistols were later modified with the hold open installed, however this example remains unmodified. The top of the chamber is marked "1912" for the year of manufacture and the toggle is marked "ERFURT". The right side of the barrel extension is marked with smaller "crown/RC" proof with the single larger "crown/R" and "D" letters, next to the Imperial Eagle proof. The front of the frame has the military style serial number and the bottom of the barrel is also serial numbered and Imperial proofed on the left side. The various small parts all have the last two digits of the serial number along with the crown Erfurt acceptance proof mark. This pistol has matching serial numbers on the parts except the firing pin, which is Erfurt proofed and numbered "34", and magazine. The magazine is an original WWI nickel plated wood base magazine that is numbered "5883l" on the bottom.

Very fine as partially refinished with 80% original blue finish on balance and 50% original straw finish on the small parts. The side plate has been refinished and cold blue is on the muzzle. The matching grips show some very minor compressions on the checkering. Mechanically excellent.