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LOT 3575
Very Fine World War I German DWM Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with
Matching Shoulder Stock and Holster - Serial no. 6677a, 9 mm Luger cal., 7 7/8 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. Features fixed blade front and adjustable tangent rear sights, “1918” 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 barrel, frame, and
extension, with matching “77” partials on the takedown lever, trigger, side plate, toggles, breech block, and interior of both checkered walnut grips. The later production replacement nickel finished magazine is fitted with an unmarked hardwood base. Includes a board shoulder
stock numbered to match the pistol, “1918” dated black leather holster with partial maker’s mark, cleaning rod, and takedown tool.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% plus original blue finish and 60% straw colors with scattered light handling marks, fading, and faint spotting. The grips are also very fine with crisp checkering. The included
holster and shoulder stock are very fine overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3576 Rare Bulgarian Contract DWM Model 1906 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 1276, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Approximately 1,500 of these Model 1906 Luger pistols were ordered by Bulgaria in 1908 in their own serial number range of 1-1500. These Lugers are rarely seen
today as they saw heavy use throughout both World Wars, with many captured by the Soviets that never resurfaced. Most of these
were refinished, reworked, and/or rechambered to 9 mm during their service lives. This model has the Bulgarian Crest marked chamber area with the DWM monogram on the front toggle with Cyrillic safety and extractor markings. The full serial number is located on the front
of the receiver and the underside of the barrel with the partial serial number “76” stamped on most of the various other parts, with the grips unnumbered. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, checkered walnut grips, and a correct pattern, unmarked, nickeled magazine with a walnut base.
Per the consignor this pistol was restored by Gale Morgan. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 99% blue finish and 85% straw colors. The professionally made replacement grips are also very fine with a few small minor chipped diamond
sections and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3577
Pre-World War II Luftwaffe Contract Krieghoff Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial no. 7994, 9
mm Luger cal., 3 7/8 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, plastic grips. Manufactured in 1937, this is one of approximately 2,500 Lugers manufactured by Krieghoff that year for the German Luftwaffe just prior to World War II; falling within the 7300 to 10000 serial number range as part of the first contract for 10,000 pistols. These Krieghoff Lugers show commercial-grade high quality fit and finish on the various parts. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the “1937” date on the chamber, Type C-2 Krieghoff logo “H(anchor)K/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” on the matching toggle, and a set of “eagle” and “eagle/2” Luftwaffe proofs on a number of parts. Fitted with a set of straw finished small parts, and niter
blue pins and springs. The rear toggle pin is a mismatched replacement (numbered “28”) with otherwise all matching visible serial numbers on the barrel, extension, frame, numerous small
parts, on the alloy base of the magazine with nickel finished body, and fitted with a set of correct unnumbered brown checkered plastic grips. CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 85% plus original blue finish and 60% straw colors, with light handling marks, edge wear on the muzzle and frame, and crisp grip checkering.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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