1916 DWM "Baby Luger" Custom Detective PistolThis unusual pistol began life as a matching-number 1916 DWM Luger, serial number 4708. At some point during its working life, it was professionally transformed into a compact "Baby Luger" configuration, featuring a shortened barrel, reduced overall length, and custom presentation-grade grips.According to the previous owner and dealer from whom the pistol was acquired, the gun was reportedly made for a member of the criminal police who desired a more compact Luger suitable for discreet carry. While no factory documentation accompanies the pistol, the quality of the work suggests that the modifications were performed by a skilled gunsmith rather than being a later amateur alteration.The pistol retains matching serial numbers on the major components and displays commercial proof marks consistent with its DWM origins. The custom mother-of-pearl style grips with Imperial German star emblems give the pistol a distinctive presentation appearance while preserving the unmistakable lines of the classic Luger design.Unlike modern reproductions, this example is built on an original DWM Luger and represents a fascinating example of the period tradition of custom compact Lugers produced for private clients, police officials, and wealthy enthusiasts who desired a more portable version of the famous Parabellum pistol.Whether regarded as a custom detective's sidearm, a presentation piece, or a collector's curiosity, this "Baby Luger" stands apart from standard production Lugers and offers an appealing combination of originality, craftsmanship, and character. The story that this pistol was carried by a criminal police officer comes from previous ownership history and has not been independently documented. It is therefore presented as provenance reported by prior owners rather than as a verified historical fact. FFL REQUIRED . NO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE.