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LOT 1438
Exceptional Presentation Cased DWM Model 1902 Luger Semi-Automatic Carbine with Matching Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 24598, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 11 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut stock, walnut checkered grips. This is a very fine example of a DWM Model 1902 Luger carbine. This example is complete with an original, matching numbered, DWM factory checkered, walnut shoulder stock. These carbines were an early attempt by DWM to a produce a lightweight rifle substitute to compete specifically with the various stocked pistols being produced throughout Europe at this time. They have an 11 3/4 inch barrel and factory hanger on the front end of the frame that attaches to a small walnut forend which houses a small spring accelerator inside. This accelerator helps cycle the barrel by helping to return the barrel/upper receiver into battery due to the additional weight of the longer barrel. These 1902 carbines have the rare/desirable early features such as the long old style frame, flat mainspring, grip safety, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, and the recessed/flat breech bolt with the small spring extractor. The top of the chamber is blank and the front toggle has the DWM logo for “Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken”. The full serial number is correctly marked on the underside of the frame extension
370 and the underside of the barrel. The last two digits of the serial number (98) are marked on the various small parts.