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LOT 1463
Excellent Mauser “S/42”
Code “1938” Dated Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig
with “1938” Dated Holster and Two Matching Magazines -
Serial no. 3981m, 9 mm Luger
cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Dated “1938” on
top of the chamber area, with
the Mauser “S/42” code on the toggle. “Eagle/63” and “droop wing eagle” proofs on the right side of the barrel extension and on the barrel, with the firing proof on the left side of the breechblock, and “GESICHERT” and “GELADEN” on
the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. Finish is full blue, with a pair of checkered grips and two blued magazines with
LOT 1465
Exceptional DWM Model 1923 Commercial Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Desirable “Safe” and “Loaded”
Markings - Serial no. 89774, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 3 7/8
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut checkered grips. This is an
exceptional example of a Model 1923 Commercial Luger that was produced by
the DWM factory. These pistols fall into the post World War I five-digit commercial
serial number range, produced expressly for the U.S. market. These Lugers are very
similar to a 1920 Commercial except they can be easily identified as they were marked in
English with “LOADED” on the extractor and “SAFE” on the upper safety position. They have standard commercial markings with the blank chamber area on the barrel extension and the standard DWM logo on top of the front toggle assembly. The various parts are all numbered
in the commercial fashion, with the full serial number on the frame and underside of the
barrel with the other parts numbered with the last two digits of the serial number.
It has the standard inverted barley corn
front sight with the notch
rear sight. The front of the
frame is correctly marked
“GERMANY” indicating it
was intended for export.
The underside of the barrel and barrel
extension have a standard “Crown/N”
commercial proof. Unmarked nickel plated magazine with unnumbered
wooden base stamped “GERMANY”.
CONDITION: Excellent plus with 99% of the original blue finish overall with only minor edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 98% of their straw colors overall. The grips are also in excellent condition showing only minor handling marks in few places. Mechanically excellent. The pistol has matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. An excellent late production DWM 1923 “Safe” and “Loaded” marked Luger pistol.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1466
Dutch Navy Contract Mauser Banner “1939” Dated
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 2445v, 9 mm Luger
cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This Mauser
Banner Luger pistol falls in the 2430v-2654v serial range of a
reported 225 delivered to the Dutch Navy in June of 1939, shortly
before the German invasion and occupation of the nation. Fixed sights, “1939” dated chamber, Mauser banner on the front toggle link, “crown/crown/U” proofs on the front sight, barrel extension and breech block, “GELADEN” marked extractor, and “RUST/(Arrow)” safety marking. All matching visible serial numbers, with unnumbered checkered walnut grips, and a correct blue finished “fxo” code “eagle/37” proofed Haenel magazine with plastic base as ordered by the Dutch Ministry of Colonies for these Lugers. Import mark on right of frame. Reference pages 388-389 of “The Mauser Parabellum 1930-1946” by Don R. Hallock and Joop van de Kant for related information on Dutch Navy Lugers and
their magazines.
CONDITION: Very fine,
retains 80% original blue
finish with scattered
light freckling and a few
patches of light pitting,
and 50% plus straw colors on the
small components. Grips are also very
fine with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The David Gainsborough-Roberts Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
alloy bases. Both of the
included magazines have
blue finished bodies and
are matching numbered
on their aluminum bases with one
having a “+” marking. Includes a
brown leather flap holster with a “R.EHRHARDT/
POESSNECK” maker’s mark next to an “eagle/WaA29” Waffenamt stamp and
“1938” date, containing the extra matching magazine and a takedown tool.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some light muzzle and
gripstrap wear, crisp grip checkering and a few minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Holster is very fine. Provenance: The TTT Collection.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1464
Scarce DWM Model 1906 “American Eagle” Commercial
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 67320, 7.65 mm
Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut
grips. One of only approximately 7,500 to 8,500 Model 1906
“American Eagle” commercial Luger pistols chambered in 7.65 mm
Luger Auto that were manufactured by DWM. These pistols were made specifically for
the United States market, and were sold through sporting goods stores and catalogs.
The Model 1906 incorporated improved components over the Model 1900, including
a solid checkered toggle, coiled recoil spring, and more durable extractor. Features fixed sights, grip safety, an “American eagle” crest on top of the chamber, “GERMANY” export mark on front of the frame, and “DWM” monogram on the front toggle. The extractor is marked “LOADED” and lower safety position is left bright. Matching visible “commercial” pattern serial numbers on the barrel and frame, with matching “20” partials on the takedown lever, trigger, side plate, toggle links, breech block, extension,
and grip safety. Fitted with a set of unnumbered checkered
walnut grips and a nickel
plated magazine with
unmarked walnut base.
CONDITION: Excellent,
retaining 95% original blue finish
and 80% original straw colors, with
minor edge wear, minor spotting primarily on the backstrap, and defined grip
checkering. The magazine has a small chip missing from the left side of the walnut base. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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