5/25/2021 – Arms and Armor

9mm Parabellum. 3.875″ barrel length. SN: 64232. Single-action semi-automatic pistol with removable 8-shot magazine, and fixed sights. Blued finish to barrel and slide with a dull finish to lower portion of frame. This item has a grip safety and checkered walnut grips. There is an (American Eagle) crest marked to top of slide, and DWM manufacturer mark to top of center link. Marked with 1908-1914 commercial (Crown/N) proof mark to left of slide, and left side on center link. Has serial number and Germany marked to front of frame. Includes a leather police-style holster marked C.E. RUEGSEGGER/BERN/04 to backside, and has 006 written on inside of holster flap. This model appears to have been made sometime around 1906 based on serial number identification.