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LOT 3552
DWM Model 1923 Commercial “Stoeger
American Eagle” Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 86812, 9 mm Luger cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. An examples of a
DWM Model 1923 “American Eagle” Commercial Luger with desirable A.F.
Stoeger markings. Unlike many early Weimar-era Commercial Lugers to hit the
American market, which were made from left-over military components or entirely
refurbished military surplus handguns, the Model 1923 Stoeger pistols were made factory fresh
by DWM (and later Mauser) specifically for the A.F. Stoeger Arms Company of New York, a noted early importer of European firearms in the 1900s. Although it is estimated that over 1,000 of this model were manufactured, in reality, they are very scarce and difficult to find today. Features fixed serrated bade front and notch rear sights, with a series of “crown/N” proofs on the barrel, extension, and bolt, “DWM” marked front toggle link, and “GERMANY”
marked on the right side of the extension ahead of the
“A.F. STOEGER INC/NEW YORK” address. The extractor
and upper safety position have the American-style
“LOADED” and “SAFE” markings. It also has matching
external numbers, straw finished small parts, niter blue
pins and springs, unnumbered replacement checkered grips,
and a nickel-finished magazine with an unmarked wood base.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally refinished, retaining 95% plus blue and 80% straw finishes with light handling marks, faint spotting, and crisp grip checkering. The sear does not release the striker when fully assembled, otherwise mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3553
DWM Model 1906 Swiss Police Contract Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 9179, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4
inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. After the delivery of the last of
the contracted DWM Model 1900 Luger pistols in 1906, Switzerland requested
further pistols only to be informed by DWM that the Model 1900 had been made
obsolete by further upgrade to the design, to include a coiled main spring, improved extractor
with loaded chamber indicator, non-dished toggles, a reinforced firing pin, and improved trigger.
These upgrades were incorporated into the design of the next batch of Swiss contract Lugers,
resulting in the Model 1906. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, Swiss police “cross in
shield” crest over the chamber, “DWM” monogram on the front toggle, “GELADEN” marked extractor,
grip safety, no stock lug, and fast taper barrel. The left of the barrel and extension are marked
with Swiss “cross” proofs, along with an additional “cross/V
proof on the extension. Matching serial numbers on the
barrel and frame, along with matching “179” partials on
the extension and rear toggle, along with “79” partials
on the side plate, trigger, front toggle, and breech block.
Fitted with matching checkered walnut grips numbered “179”
on the interior. The nickel finished magazine is fitted with an metal disc insert hardwood base.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 99% arsenal refurbished blue finish and 90% straw colors with light edge wear, faint thinning on the grip frame, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3554
Swiss Proofed DWM Model 1906/20 Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 8560i, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4
inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. Features fixed blocked blade
front and notch rear sights, “DWM” monogram on the toggle link, and a blank
chamber. Two small “Geneva cross” and “Bernerprobe” proofs are present on
the barrel, with “crown/N” proofs on the extension and front toggle link, “GELADEN” marked extractor, and “GESICHERT” marked safe position. With a fast-taper barrel, grip safety, straw
and niter blue finished small parts, and a nickel magazine with unmarked hardwood base. Fitted unmarked checkered walnut grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish with scattered
light handling marks, faint spotting, thinning on
the barrel extension and frame, and crisp
grip checkering. Small parts retain 80%
straw finish with thinning. The safety lever is
slightly loose, otherwise mechanically fine.
LOT 3555
Swiss Contract DWM Model 1906
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster - Serial no. 6889, 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 over the
chamber, “DWM” monogram on the front toggle,
“GELADEN” marked extractor, grip safety, no stock
lug, and fast taper barrel. The left of the barrel and
extension are marked with Swiss “cross” proofs,
along with an additional “cross/V” proof on the
extension. With matching visible serial numbers on
the barrel and frame, along with matching “889”
partials on the extension and rear toggle, along
with “89” partials on the side plate, trigger, front
toggle, breech block, and grip safety. Fitted with
matching checkered walnut grips numbered
“889” on the interior. The nickel finished
magazine is fitted with an metal disc insert hardwood
base. Includes a “G.LEHMANN/SATTLER/BERN/03” marked brown leather holster.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish and 70% straw colors with light edge wear, slight thinning on the grip frame, and faint spotting. The excellent grips have crisp checkering. The holster is very good. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500
LOT 3556
DWM Model 1906 Swiss Commercial
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 17093, 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. Extractor marked “GELADEN.” Matching visible
serial numbers on the frame and extension, with “93” partials on the trigger, sideplate,
toggle links, and bolt. Fitted with niter blue and straw colored small parts along with set of checkered walnut grips numbered “17093” on the inside. The nickel finished magazine is fitted with a “4100/l/+” marked hardwood base. A segment of leather strap is sowed
onto the lanyard loop.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 95% plus arsenal
refurbished blue finish and 60% straw colors
with light handling marks along with minor
fading and spotting on the grip frame. The
“DWM” toggle marking is faint. The Swiss crest is
recut. The grips are very fine with crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3557
Swiss Bern Model 1929 Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. P25282, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Manufactured by the Bern factory
of Switzerland in 1938. Features fixed blade front and “U” notch rear
sights, along with a Swiss “cross in shield” crest on the front toggle link. Matching serial numbers are present on the frame, rear toggle, and barrel, with “282” partials on the extension and side plate. Barrel marked with “cross” and “Bernerprobe” proofs, “FW+” Bern proof at the rear of the frame, “GELADEN” marked extractor, and “S” marked upper safety position. Fitted with checkered brown plastic grips and nickel finished magazine with black plastic base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish with light edge wear, faint handling marks, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
304 Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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