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LOT 1625
Scarce and Desirable John Martz
Custom P.08 Pattern “2002”
Dated .45 ACP Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with J.V. Martz Letter and Extra
Magazine - Serial no. 6639o, 45 cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips.
Operating out of his home workshop in Roseville, California, John V. Martz
(1924-2013) was best known for his alterations and upgrades of Luger
and P-38 pistols, all of which were performed by him and often took
several months of complete. He had served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II, and later had a career as a metalworker before turning
his hobby as a gunsmith into a full-time venture. Manufactured using
a combination of new-made components and vintage Luger parts,
this pistol takes an overall form and configuration similar to a Imperial
German Navy Pattern Luger, up-sized to run the larger
.45 ACP cartridge. Features fixed blade front
and notch rear sights, “2002” date on top of the
extension, “crown/N” proof on the left side of
the extension, “JVM” marked on the front toggle
link, “MSTR” on the left frame rail for Martz Safe Toggle
Release mechanism (which converts the safety switch
into a dual purpose safety and toggle release lever), “74” and “JVM” in an oval under the sideplate
on the frame. Fitted with a pair of checkered oiled walnut grips with attractive contrasting grain, with matching serial numbers, oval “JVM”, and “CKS” marked on the underside of each. Includes an extra bright magazine with oiled hardwood base marked “2” and “JVM”, takedown tool, an extra pair of checkered walnut grips, and a signed John V. Martz letter dated November 27, 2003, which includes the detail that he had made 80 such pistols at that point but did not plan on making any more.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally custom upgraded to current configuration by John V. Martz, retaining 98% plus factory quality blue finish and 60% plus straw colors with limited minor edge wear and handling marks. The grips are also very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. J.V. Martz .45 ACP Luger pistols are difficult to come by, especially a late production example such as this!
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1626
Scarce Limited Production Mauser Artillery Luger Commemorative Parabellum Semi- Automatic Pistol with Case and Accessories
- Serial no. L206von250,
9 mm cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue/straw/gold finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1985
as one of a limited run
of 250 pistols themed
in commemoration of
the Model 1908 Artillery Luger, with only a handful believed to have been imported into the U.S. per the consignor. Features contrasting polished blue on the exterior surfaces, matte blue finish on
the sides, and straw colored small parts. A panel has
been etched on the left side and gold inlaid with
“Erinnerungsmodell/Lange Pistol 08” in Gothic script. The toggle features a similar oval panel with “DWM” monogram gold inlaid in cursive script. The serial number “L206von250” is marked on the left side of the frame and extension. Fitted fixed blade front and adjustable (graduated from 100 to 800 meters) tangent rear sights, checkered walnut grips, and a nickel finished magazine with hardwood base. Includes a briefcase style display case, extra magazine, takedown tools, cleaning rod, board shoulder stock, original test fire target, and keys for the case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue finish and straw colors with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Case and accessories are very fine with limited storage and handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1627
Exceptional and
Desirable DWM/John
Martz 1920 Commercia
Navy Configuration
Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Case and
Extra Magazine - Serial
no. 3228k, 9 mm Luger Auto cal., 6
inch round bbl., blue/straw
finish, walnut grips. Working
with a combination of
new made and extensively
modified original Luger
components, John Martz produced a
variety of custom Luger variants. This example is
closely patterned after the Second Model Commercial Navy Luger. Features fixed
blade front and two-position (100 to 200 meter) adjustable tangent rear sights, blank chamber, “DWM” monogram on the front toggle link, “crown/N” proof on the left of the extension, along with “MSTR” and Martz’s “JVM” oval stamp on the left of the frame. Matching “28” partial serial numbers on the takedown lever, trigger, and side plate. Fitted with a pair of unmarked replacement checkered hardwood grips and a nickel finished magazine with concentric circled walnut base marked with “JVM” oval stamp. Includes a hardwood Macanudo Number XX cigar box converted into a display case for the pistol and an extra nickel finished magazine with plastic base.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine overall as professionally upgraded to current configuration by John Martz, retaining 99% plus rust blue finish and straw colors with limited edge wear, a minor safety drag line, and crisp grip checkering. The case is fine. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1628
Excellent Swiss Army SIG P210 Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Holster Rig - Serial
no. A122863, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Introduced in
1949, the P210 series served as the standard
sidearm of the Swiss military until replaced by
the SIG Sauer P220 in 1975,and is still in use
by the Danish military today. Features fixed
blade front and notch rear sights with the Swiss
“cross in shield” crest on the rear sight base,
“SIG” marked on the slide, with “Bernerprobe”
proof and “P” (indicating release for private sale)
marked on the right side of the trigger guard. Wit
matching serial numbers on the left side of the
frame and slide and the right side of the barrel.
An importer mark is on the slide. Fitted with a
manual safety, magazine well safety, checkered sl
catch, heel-mounted magazine catch, and serrated polymer grips. Includes a “cross/Wy” proofed and “S.FlUHMANN/68/KERZERS” marked brown leather flap holster with leather shoulder strap. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95% original blue finish with scattered minor handling marks, light holster pattern edge wear, limited minor spotting, and crisp grip checkering. Holster is fine with supple leather. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
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