DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger 9mm 4″ Semi Automatic Pistol, C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,676.00
LSB#: LSB260123DG012
Make: DWM
Model: 1906 American Eagle
Serial Number: 30204
Year of Manufacture: Circa 1906 / C&R
Caliber: 9mm Luger
Action Type: Toggle Action, Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine
Markings: The top of the chamber is marked with the American Eagle. The front of the frame is marked “30204 / Germany”. The underside of the barrel is marked “30204”. The top of the forward toggle is marked “DWM” in script. The back of the rear toggle, the underside of the takedown lever, the underside of the left side plate at the trigger and the left side of the grip frame are marked “04”. The underside of the both grip panels are marked “04”. The bottom of the magazine is marked “CAL. 9M/M”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a V-Notch integral to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip panels are checkered walnut. There is light handling wear. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. A few checkered peaks have shipped off or are smooth. The checkering is well defined. There are no cracks. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued, Strawed, Fire Blued
Finish Originality: Most remaining finish is Original, some worn areas have been touched up with cold blue.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light erosion in the bore. There is light pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 94% of its blued finish. The balance of the finish shows handling and storage wear. There are scratches and light oxidization throughout. There is thinning on the barrel, frame, and receiver. The straw has muted in some places. There is light corrosion pitting on the back strap. There is light patina throughout. Some worn areas have been touched up with cold blue. The screw heads range form sharp to tooled with serviceable slots. The markings are clear and the American Eagle is sharp. Overall, this gun rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with two wood floor plated magazines (One unmarked and one marked “CAL. 9M/M”).
Our Assessment: The DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger represents one of the early commercial export variants of the Luger pistol, produced for the American market in the first decade of the twentieth century. Identified by the American Eagle crest on the chamber, these pistols helped introduce the Luger design to U.S. shooters and collectors. The Model 1906 incorporated refinements over the earlier Model 1900, including the use of a coil recoil spring system while retaining the classic toggle locked action that defined the design. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum, the cartridge introduced alongside the Luger in the early 1900s, these pistols are closely tied to the early development of modern semi-automatic handguns.
This example retains matching serialized components marked with the “04” suffix and about 94 percent of its original blue, straw, and fire blued finish. The metal shows light handling wear, scattered scratches, thinning across the barrel and frame, and areas of light oxidation and patina, with some corrosion pitting visible on the back strap. The checkered walnut grip panels show moderate handling wear with minor smoothing and chipped peaks but remain free of cracks, rating in Very Good condition overall. The bore appears semi bright with sharp rifling along with light erosion and pitting, rating 6 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly and the pistol includes two wood floorplate magazines, one marked “CAL. 9M/M.” Overall, this pistol presents as an early American Eagle Luger with original finish and characteristic wear from long term use and storage. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P