This is one of the most elusive variations in Luger collecting, the Bulgarian Contract DWM Model 1900. Reportedly 1,000 of these pistols were drawn from the standard Model 1900 commercial pistol production to fulfill the contract, and they fall in the 20000-21000 serial number range. These pistols saw many years of service through both World Wars, with many captured by the Soviets that never resurfaced. On p. 58 of "Lugers at Random" by Charles Kenyon, he states that most of these were refinished, reworked, and/or rechambered to 9 mm during their service lives. This specific pistol falls early in the known range of serial numbers and has the correct Bulgarian crest on the chamber and the DWM monogram on the front toggle. The upper safe position of the thumb safety is correctly marked in Cyrillic, these pistols being the first Lugers to have a marked thumb safety. The full serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel and front of the frame, and the last two and three digits of the serial number are marked on various small parts. The extractor is correctly unmarked. Both of the professionally made replacement grips are stamped "95" to match on the insides. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, fully checkered grips, and a correct pattern, unmarked, nickeled magazine with a wood base. Per consignor pistol was restored by Gale Morgan.

Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 97% blue finish and 90% straw colors. The professionally made replacement grips are also very fine with one minor chipped/absent section above the magazine release button area, and crisp checkering. The bolt hold open does not properly function, otherwise mechanically excellent.