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LOT 708
Rare Desirable
Documented and
Cased Serial Number “FB 001”
Prototype Aimco 1902-2002 Fat Barrel
Commemorative Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. FB001, 9 mm cal., 4 inch round
bbl., Impreglon
Cerakote finish,
walnut grips.
Manufactured
by Aimco in
Houston, Texas,
as a collaborative
project between
Klaus Meyer
and Ramiro
Romo to
commemorate
the Model 1902
“Fat Barrel” Luger pistols.
This commemorative had a total production of one
hundred pistols, of which this pistol was made as the proof of
concept before the production run. Includes a walnut presentation case with green felt lining, plastic loading tool, extra barrel, two extra toggle pieces, plastic display stand, two issues of “Automatic Magazine” in which the pistol is discussed,
and the collector’s notes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original Impreglon Cerakote finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Case is very fine with limited handling marks. The grip safety return spring is broken, otherwise
mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 709
Rare Documented
and Cased Serial
Number “FB 001 OF 100” Aimco 1902-2002
Fat Barrel Commemorative Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. FB001OF100, 9 mm
cal., 4 inch round bbl., Impreglon Cerakote finish,
walnut grips.
Manufactured
by Aimco
in Houston,
Texas, as a
collaborative
project between
Klaus Meyer and
Ramiro Romo to
commemorate
the Model
1902 “Fat
Barrel” Luger pistols.
This commemorative had a total
production of one hundred pistols. Includes a walnut presentation case
with green felt lining, takedown tool, plastic loading tool, an issue of “automatic Magazine” in which the pistol is photographed and discussed, and the
collector’s notes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original Impreglon Cerakote finish with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Case is very fine with limited storage and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
476 Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 710
Scarce Desirable
Documented
Development
Prototype Serial
Number “10.000003”
Mauser Parabellum
29/70 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 10.000003, 30 Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/ straw finish, walnut grips. One of very few documented Mauser factory development prototype Parabellum 29/70 Luger pistols, which were created after Parabellum 29/70 production was under way to further develop the line. The early prototype and production Parabellum 29/70 pistols were modeled largely off of the Swiss Ordonnanzpistolen 06/29 W+F, rather than the P.08 like the later
Parabellum 06/73 pistols emulated. This
specific example has appeared in several
different publications, including on page 130 of
John Walter’s “Luger.” With original box, plastic
display stand, user’s manual, takedown tool, an issue of
“Automatic Magazine” which features the pistol, and the collector’s
notes. There are few Mauser Parabellum 29/70 pistols that are as well documented as this. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and straw finishes with minimal cycling wear and crisp grip checkering. The box is fine with worn
seams. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 711
Mauser European Sales Parabellum 06/73 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 11.011810, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. A European sales sample, lacking the Interarms logo and “American eagle” crest found on those bound for the U.S. market. Includes original box, user’s manual, an extra magazine, takedown tool, original Swiss style trigger plate (German style fitted), user’s manual, cleaning rod, and the collector’s notes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish with minimal handling evidence
and crisp grip checkering. The box is very fine
with some cracked seams.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 1,200 - 1,700
LOT 712
Mauser/Interarms Early Production Parabellum 29/70 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial no. 11.00.1335, 9 mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. An early production Parabellum 29/70, with production beginning at number “11.00.1000,” making it the 335th produced. Includes original box, two manuals, original test fire target, an extra magazine, takedown tool, cleaning rod, and the collector’s notes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and straw finishes with muzzle wear, minimal handling evidence otherwise, and crisp grip checkering. The box
is very good with edge wear.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 950 - 1,600
AIMCO 1902-2002 FAT BARREL PROTOTYPE AND THE FIRST PRODUCTION PISTOL.