DWM Swiss M-1900 Luger 7.65mm (30 Luger) Semi Auto Pistol MFD 1901-1902 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,500.00
LSB#: WY241107SB015
Make: Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Model: Swiss Luger Model 1900
Serial Number: 4340
Year of Manufacture: 1901-1902
Caliber: 7.65x21mm Parabellum (.30 Luger)
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Fed by Detachable Magazine
Markings: The top of the toggle is marked with the “DWM” logo. The top of the receiver is marked with the Swiss cross. The left side of the receiver bears Swiss proof marks. The bottom of the barrel is marked “4340.” The front of the frame is marked “4340.” The barrel lug is marked “340,” as is the back of the toggle. The inside of both grips is marked “340.” The right side of the frame is marked “SIMPSON LTD GALESBURG IL / M-1900 7.65MM GERMANY.”
Barrel Length: 4.75”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to a banded base. The rear sight is a “V”-notch integral to the toggle.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered wood with defined checkering. There is light handling wear, and the checkering remains intact. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: One steel magazine in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is defined, and there is light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light scratches on the barrel and frame, along with thinning on the leading edges. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear and well-defined. Overall, this pistol rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one steel magazine and a leather holster marked “K SALZMANN 1942 HERDERN.”
Our Assessment: The DWM Swiss Luger Model 1900 holds a significant place in firearm history as the first commercially successful Luger pistol. Its adoption by the Swiss military marked the beginning of the Luger’s storied career, and the Model 1900 became the prototype for many later iterations. Swiss craftsmanship is evident in every detail of this firearm, with its precise machining, attention to detail, and reliable toggle-lock action designed by Georg Luger himself. This early production pistol, made in 1901-1902, represents an important transition from 19th-century firearms technology to the modern semi-automatic pistols of the 20th century.
Collectors and enthusiasts will appreciate this example’s matching serialized parts, including the grips, toggle, and barrel. These features, combined with its C&R status and original markings, enhance its desirability. The combination of the Swiss cross and DWM logo on this pistol showcases its dual heritage of German manufacturing excellence and Swiss military tradition. This particular example retains over 95% of its original blued finish, a remarkable testament to its care over the past century.
Whether for historical study, display, or as part of a curated collection, this Swiss Luger embodies both aesthetic beauty and engineering precision. With its included holster, it offers a complete package for any collector seeking an authentic and functional piece of firearms history. Please see our high-quality photos and good luck on your bid! – M.C.
