In 96-97% condition, we have a scarce and very unusually Unit marked German Army Issued 1914 DWM P.08 Luger Pistol. This pistol is totally matching to include the magazine. What makes this so interesting and usual is that this is actually unit marked on the rear grip strap and the marking it’self is very unusual, M.L. 13/ J.R. 22 which indicates to be the 22nd Infantry regiment, however the identity of the” M.L.” portion of the marking is not certain. According to Still, only 1% of all 1914 dated Lugers are estimated to have been unit marked. The bore is decent but not mint, the gun has seen some combat use but is in very sharp condition as you can see from the pictures.
Any German Military Luger made prior to 1915 can be considered to be scarce as production was not large in the preceding years. In 1914, 38,000 were manufactured and in 1915, production rose to 105,000 for the first full year of World War One. Finding any pre 1915 Luger with a matching mag and in top condition has always been a challenge to collectors. When you factor in the likelihood (1%) of a unit marking, this example is even more unique and perhaps incredibly unique given the unusual marking and the position on the rear grips strap.
