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LOT 713
Rare Desirable
Documented and
Cased Serial Number
“CC 01 of 50” Aimco 1903-2003 Cartridge Counter Commemorative Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol - Serial no. CC01of50, 9 mm cal.,
4 inch round bbl., stainless/straw finish, walnut grips. Manufactured by Aimco
under the OFM LLC
name in Huston, Texas
as a collaborative project
between Klaus Meyer
and Ramiro Romo to
commemorate the rare
cartridge counter Luger.
This commemorative
was the lowest in
production of those
designed between the two
and produced by Aimco with a total
production of a mere fifty pistols, with this being the first of the run.
The frame features a grip safety and is fitted with cartridge counter style grips made by Gale Morgan of California. Includes a walnut presentation case, a walnut display stand, an extra magazine body, two extra grip safeties (one stainless, one in Cerakote finish), extra cartridge counter cut walnut grips, four extra grip screws, two extra small parts, three issues of “Automatic Magazine” in which the pistol is photographed and discussed, and the collector’s notes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original stainless and straw finishes with minimal handling evidence and crisp grip checkering. The case and display stand are also excellent with attractive figure. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 714
LOT 715
Scarce Documented Factory Cutaway Mauser
Parabellum 29/70 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - NSN, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue/straw
finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1971, this is one of
six early factory cutaway Parabellum 29/70 Luger pistols
made by Mauser that were commissioned by Fred Datig,
of which he personally imported five. Later, Interarms also
ordered a limited run of 100 cutaways, of which roughly 50
were delivered. Features polished blue finish on the barrel,
extension, and frame with matte blue on the recessed
frame flats and straw small parts. Both sides of the pistol
feature large cutaway sections, including into the bore,
bolt, magazine well, and even the magazine, all while the
controls can be function checked as normal. The cutaway
sections, both metal and wood, are painted red in the cut
sections to highlight the edges. Includes original factory
box with user’s manual, Interarms patch, Mauser logo lanyard, brass
cleaning rod, two dummy rounds, plastic display stand, takedown
tool, copy of original Mauser receipt for the six cutaway pistols
commissioned by Datig, an article copy of “The Mauser Parabellum”
by Francis C. Allan, an issue of “Automatic Magazine” which features the pistol, and the collector’s notes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus of original blue and straw finishes with some slight flaking to the red paint in cutaway sections and crisp grip checkering. The box is very good with taped lid corners. One could spend a lot of effort locating a similar Mauser Parabellum cutaway, and even more to find one of the other four cutaways commissioned and imported by Fred Datig!
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 716
Mauser/Interarms Parabellum 06/73 Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol with Interarms Marked Holster and Original Box - Serial no. 11.013029, 9 mm Luger cal., 4
inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. From late production, with total production ending around “11.16000.” With standard markings and features. Includes original box, user’s manual, original test fire target, an extra magazine, takedown tool, cleaning rod, “INTERARMS/ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA/PARABELLUM” marked leather holder with cleaning rod, and the collector’s notes.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% original blue and straw finishes with light cycling wear and crisp grip checkering. The box is fine with split seams.
Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
LOT 717
Mauser/Interarms Presentation Model Parabellum 06/73 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and Box - Serial no. 11.013998, 9 mm Luger cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue/ straw finish, walnut grips. Standard markings and features. Includes original box, user’s manual, an extra magazine, takedown tool, cleaning rod, original test fire target, leatherette display case, and the collector’s notes. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 98% original blue and straw finishes with light cycling wear and crisp grip checkering. The case is very fine. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
Desirable Aimco
American Eagle 100
Year Commemorative
Serial Number “AE 001
OF 350” Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol with
Case and Accessories -
Serial no. AE001OF350,
30 Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round
bbl., Impreglon Cerakote/straw finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured by Aimco of Houston, Texas, in 2000 as a collaborative project between Klaus Meyer and Ramiro Romo to commemorate the Model 1900 “American Eagle” Luger pistols. This commemorative had a total production of 350 pistols, with this example being the first produced. Includes a walnut presentation case with green felt lining, plastic display stand, takedown tool, three spare extractors, a spare barrel, a spare barreled receiver, extra rear toggle link, user’s manual, certificate of authenticity, an article printout of “Automatic Magazine,” and the collector’s notes. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original Impreglon Cerakote and straw finishes with minimal handling evidence and crisp grip checkering. The case is excellent with light handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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