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LOT 510
Scarce Finnish Contract DWM Semi-Automatic
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Correctional
Institution Marking - Serial no. 8179P, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 3 3/4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut grips. This is one of approximately
8,000 Lugers sold on contract with Finland in the 1920s. Due to the Treaty
of Versailles, DWM was not allowed to produce guns chambered in military
calibers (9mm), so these were delivered in 7.65mm. Most of these were used by the
Finnish Army, although this example does not have the typical “SA” marking, indicating it likely
went a different path. The chamber is marked “VANKEINHOITOLAITOS” (correctional institution)
over a 5-pointed star flanked by crescents and set on a radiant burst, with “VANKEINHOITOLAITOS”
also marked on the right of the frame. Fixed sights, “DWM” monogrammed front toggle, “crown/N”
proofs in the appropriate locations, the full matching serial number located on the front of the frame
and underside of the barrel, partial matching serial numbers marked
in the commercial manner on various components, a set
of replacement checkered grips renumbered to match on
the underside, and nickel plated magazine with unmarked
walnut base. Per consignor the pistol was restored
by Gale Morgan.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% professionally refinished blue finish.
Replacement grips are also very fine with some light handling marks, one minor chip at the top rear
of the left panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 511
Wide Trigger Variant Swiss Contract DWM
Model 1900 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster - Serial no. 4856, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4
3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips.
Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, Swiss
“cross in sunburst” crest on top of the chamber, “DWM”
monogram on the front toggle, wide trigger, dished
toggles with toggle lock, a flat breech bolt, grip safety,
no stock lug, flat mainspring, and fast taper barrel. The
left of the barrel and extension are marked with Swiss
“cross” proofs. The extension is also “cross/V” proofed
and stamped with “P22” on the left side, indicating
release for commercial sale in 1922. Matching serial
numbers on the barrel and frame, along with matching
“856” partials on the rear toggle and extension, along with
“56” partials on the side plate, trigger, front toggle link,
and bolt. Fitted with matching checkered walnut grips numbered
“856” on the interior. The nickel finished magazine is fitted with a metal insert hardwood base.
Includes a brown leather holster with faint maker’s mark on the back.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 97% arsenal refurbished blue finish and 80% straw finish on the small parts with light handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 512
Imperial German “1915” Dated DWM Model 1914 Artillery Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial no. 8985, 9
mm Luger cal., 7 7/8 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. Features
fixed blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights, “1915” dated chamber, and
“DWM” monogram on the toggle link. Three “crown” and Gothic letter military proofs and an imperial eagle firing proof on the right of the barrel extension, with the Imperial eagle on the barrel and breech block. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel, extension, and frame, with matching “85” partials on the takedown lever, trigger, side plate, sear, toggle links, extractor, breech block, and hold open. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips numbered “85” on the interior and a nickel finished magazine with hardwood base marked “8985/+.”
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% original blue finish and
85% straw colors with scattered light handling marks and
faint spotting. The grips are also excellent with a bruise in
the right panel and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 513
DWM Model 1923 Commercial “Stoeger
American Eagle” Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 7316t, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 3 7/8 inch round
bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. Unlike many early Weimar-era
Commercial Lugers to hit the American market after World War I, which
were made from left-over military components or entirely refurbished
military surplus handguns, the A. F. Stoeger imported “American Eagle”
Commercial Luger pistols were made by the DWM factory (and later Mauser)
specifically for the A.F. Stoeger Arms Company of New York. It is estimated little more than
1,000 were produced, and they are very difficult to find today. Features fixed bade front and notch rear sights, with “crown/N” proofs on the barrel, extension, and bolt, “DWM” marked
front toggle link, and the “A.F. STOEGER INC/NEW YORK” address on the right of the extension. The extractor and upper safety position have German-style “GELADEN” and “GESICHERT” markings. Matching external serial numbers, niter blue and
straw colored small parts, unnumbered checkered
grips, and a nickel-finished magazine with an
unmarked wood base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus refurbished blue
finish and straw colors with light handling marks, slight fading on the
extension and side plate, and crisp grip checkering on the excellent grips. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 514
Last Year of Production Swiss Bern Model
1929 Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Holster - Serial no. 77951P., 7.65
mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured by the
Bern factory of Switzerland in 1947, the last
year of commercial production of the Model
1929 at Bern with production for that year
starting at “77942” as found on page 56 of
“The Swiss Variations” by Fred Datig. Features
fixed blade front and “U” notch rear sights and
Swiss “cross in shield” crest on the front toggle
link. Matching serial numbers are present on
the frame, rear toggle, and barrel, with “951”
partials on the side plate and electro-penciled onto the
extension. Barrel marked with Swiss “cross” and “Bernerprobe”
proofs, “FW+” Bern proof at the rear of the frame, “GELADEN” marked extractor, and “S”
marked upper safety position. Fitted with a pair of brown plastic grips and nickel finished magazine with black plastic base. Includes an “JOH. BLASER/SATTLER/BERN/06” marked brown leather holster.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% arsenal refinished blue finish with light edge wear, faint spotting on the frame, and crisp grip checkering. The holster is very fine, with some light scuffs and supple leather. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 515
DWM Model 1906 Swiss Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. 51703, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/
straw finish, walnut grips. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights,
Swiss “cross in sunburst” crest on top of the chamber, and “DWM” monogram
on the front toggle. With fast taper barrel, grip safety, no stock lug, and flat toggles. The
barrel, extension, frame, and bolt are marked with “crown/N” proofs, along with a German
“eagle” military proof on the bolt. Extractor marked “GELADEN.” Matching “03” partial serial
numbers on the side plate and extension, with mixed numbers on the rest. Fitted with niter
blue and straw colored small parts, along with set of ill-fitting replacement checkered walnut
grips. The nickel finished magazine is fitted with a correct metal insert hardwood base.
CONDITION: Very fine as refinished, retaining 97% plus blue
finish and 90% straw colors, with light handling marks,
a few minor spots of pitting on the backstrap, and
crisp grip checkering. The included replacement grips
interfere with the grip safety and safety lever, otherwise
mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500 385