Manufactured at the Royal Arsenal in Erfurt, Germany for the German Armed Forces who began producing Lugers in 1910. The chamber is dated 1915. Toggle is stamped "Erfurt" with crown. Has all matching numbers including aluminum bottom magazine. Erfurt Lugers usually bear inspectors proofs on nearly every partof weapon including the grip screws, which this has. The inside grip panels have the Imperial eagle proof mark; this same mark can be found on almost every small part of this gun. This was basically the standard issue Luger used during the first World War. Has the brilliant straw colored small parts. Pistol has seen little use with light edge edge wear, muzzle wear and light wear on hump of sideplate. Still retains 97%. Near mint grips. Fine action and mint bore. An incredible survivor of the first World War period that usually appear in rough condition. This example has seem very little use. Serial Number-1762; Manufacturer-Luger; Model-1914; Caliber-9mm Luger; Barrel Length-4"; FFL Status-Curio & Relic;