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LOT 3516
Historic Documented World War I
Erfurt “1918” Dated Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol with World War II
Era 42nd Infantry Division “AG USFET Form No 33” Capture Paper - Serial no. 9248n, 9 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. A standout historic example of a
World War I era Imperial German issued and reworked Erfurt Luger pistol with a World War II era capture certificate. The included “AG USFET Form No 33” capture certificate from the European Theater of Operations (ETO), dated 9 April 1946, lists this pistol by serial number as the trophy of “T/5 E. C. Pellegrino” of the 42 Infantry Division, with the certificate further noting “This man was in the ETO before VE day.” and listing the pistol as “1 Luger 38 Cal. Serial no. 9248.” Nicknamed the “Rainbow Division” for being made up of Army National Guard units from multiple different states, the 42nd Infantry
Division fought extensively in World War
I and in the final months of World War
II, including the capture of the German
city of Wurzburg and the liberation of
the Dachau concentration camp in April 1945,
before conducting occupation duties in Austria after the
war. The pistol features fixed sights, “1918” date on the chamber, and “crown/ERFURT” marked
on the front toggle link. With “crown/Gothic letter” proofs on the right side of the extension, as well as a “crown/RC” proof, also, found on the front of the trigger guard and left side of the barrel that signifies World War I era arsenal rework, repair, and reissue of a pistol brought back from the front lines. Matching external serial numbers on the frame, barrel, and extension, with matching “48” partials on the takedown lever, trigger, side plate, safety, both toggle links, breech block, extractor, and breech block catch. Fitted with a matching pair of checkered walnut grips numbered “48” on the interior and a nickel finished magazine with walnut base numbered to another pistol.
CONDITION: Fine as a World War I era arsenal rework that remained in Germany and was later captured by a World War I veteran American division, retaining 75% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish and 30% straw colors with scattered light pitting/spotting, light edge wear, thinning, and smooth brown patina. The grips are very fine with a crack in the left panel and defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. A storied Luger with evidence of involvement in both World Wars.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3517
Exceptional World War II German Occupation Polish Radom VIS Mod.35 “P.35(p)” Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra Magazine - Serial no. A6097, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Originally the primary sidearm of Poland’s military prior to October 6, 1939, the Radom VIS Mod.35 was re-branded the as the P.35(p) and adopted into service
as a supplemental sidearm by the Germans
following their invasion and occupation of the
country. Features fixed blade front and notch
rear sights, the one-line Radom model marking
and “”P.35(p.)”” added below the standard slide
markings, “eagle/WaA77” on the left slide and
frame, “eagle/swastika” and “eagle/WaA623” also
marked on the left of the slide, “eagle/swastika” and
“eagle/623” on the barrel, and a holster stock slot machined
into the backstrap. With matching serial number on the
inside of the slide and non-matching “529” partial non the
barrel. Fitted with checkered “FB” and “VIS” grips. Includes an
unmarked period brown leather flap holster and extra magazine.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% plus original arsenal deep blue finish with slight plum coloration, light edge wear, limited minor spotting, thinning on the grip straps, and light cycling wear. The left grip panel is excellent, while the right panel is fine with a broken lower section around the screw hole and absent lower screw. The holster is fine with supple leather. The extra magazine does not engage the slide catch, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3518
Scarce Mauser “1940” Dated “Mauser Banner”
Marked Commercial Contract Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol in 7.65 mm Luger Auto
- Serial no. 6701w, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue/
straw finish, walnut grips. Manufactured for commercial sale, either on
the domestic market or for export. Features fixed sights, “1940” date marked
on the chamber, “Mauser banner” logo on the front toggle link, and “eagle/N”
commercial proofs on the front sight base, extension, and breech block. Serialized in a
“military” pattern, with matching external serial numbers on the barrel, extension, and frame, along with matching “01” partials on the takedown lever, trigger, safety block, side plate toggle links, breech block, sear, and breech block catch. Fitted with straw colored and niter blue small parts, checkered walnut grips marked “WaA/655” on the interior, and a “fxo,”“eagle/37,” and “P.08” marked blued magazine with polymer base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish and 70% plus straw colors, with scattered light scratches, light edge wear, scattered minor
spotting, thinning, and smooth brown patina.
The walnut grips are fine with scattered minor
compression marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3519
Swiss Waffenfabrik Bern Model 1906/24 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster and Extra
Magazine - Serial no. 31487, 7.65 mm Luger Auto
cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood
grips. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the front toggle link marked “+/WAFFENFABRIK/BERN”, “BP” and “+/M” proofs
on the left side of the receiver, and “+” stamps on various other components. Matching full or partial numbers are present
on the barrel, receiver, frame, sideplate, toggle assembly,
grip safety, and left grip panel. A German language weapon
identification number label has been applied to the barrel,
and an import mark is visible on the lower surface of the right
receiver rail. Included with the pistol are two total magazines
(both nickel finished with unmarked bases, one wood and the
other Bakelite) and a brown leather flap holster marked “F.
BURRI/REICHENBACH/63” on the back and hand-
marked “Josef Bieri 43” on the interior of the flap.
CONDITION: Fine, with 50% of the arsenal
refurbished blue finish, showing areas of gray and
brown patina on the gripstraps and barrel, bright edge
wear, and mild spotting and handling marks overall. The
right grip panel is a mixed numbered replacement, otherwise the grips are also very good, with
some minor dings and verdigris buildup. The holster is good, with mild staining and wear, and light cracking at
the folds. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,100 - 1,600
LOT 3520
Mauser “S/42” Code “1936” Date Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol with World War II Capture
Certificate - Serial no. 9652n, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. The third year of Mauser Luger production during the
build-up to World War II, in 1936 the Germans discarded the letter code system
and went back to just stamping the plain date on the chamber. Blade front and
notch rear sights, “1936” on the chamber, “S/42” on the toggle link, drooped wing “eagle/63”
proofs on the extension and barrel and “eagle” firing proofs on the barrel, extension, and
breech block. Straw finished small parts, and niter blue springs, pins and screws. All visible
serial numbers are matching, minus the unnumbered grips and non-matching blue finished
magazine with alloy base numbered “4397/b/+” above an “Eagle/63” stamp on bottom. Includes a June
17, 1945 dated capture certificate identifying this pistol by serial number (minus suffix) to a Corporal
Robert Henderson of the U.S. Army 740th Air Material Squadron, 498th Air Service Group. Henderson’s
exact wartime activities are unrecorded.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% original blue finish with scattered light freckling, some light edge wear, and 60% straw colors on the small parts. Grips are also very fine with scattered nicks and handling marks.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
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