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LOT 386
Swiss
Contract
Mauser
Model 1934/06
Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 1909v, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. A fine example of a
inter-war manufactured Mauser Model 1934/06 Commercial
Luger pistol made for the existing DWM Swiss contract.
During World War I, DWM was unable to fulfill the Swiss demand
for Luger pistols and resumed in 1919. When Mauser took control of DWM in
May 1930, all the Luger manufacturing equipment along with the unfinished Swiss
contract pistols were included and moved to Suhl, Germany. These pistols were subsequently finished and marked by Mauser, serialized with a “v” suffix where DWM left
off. It is estimated that only 217 grip safety frames from DWM were available for Mauser
to finish, making this a very scarce variation for Luger collectors. It features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, Swiss sunburst crest on top of the chamber, and Mauser banner on the front toggle link. Both the barrel and extension are marked with “crown/crown/U” proofs. Matching visible serial numbers located on the bottom of the barrel and front of
frame, with two digit “09” partials marked on smaller components including the side of
the extension. Extractor
marked “GELADEN”
and safety bright in the
lower position. Fitted with straw
colored small parts and pair of
unmarked checkered walnut grips. The nickel finished magazine has an unmarked
aluminum base. A portion of leather strap is sowed onto the lanyard loop.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% plus arsenal refurbished blue and 85% plus straw finishes with minor edge wear, light handling marks, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,000
LOT 387
DWM Model
1900/06
Swiss Military Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol with Rare “E” Letter Prefix Serial
Number - Serial no. E.790, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal.,
4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. An
example of a third variation Model 1900 Swiss military
contract Luger with the “E” prefix serial number, discussed on
page 27 of “The Swiss Variations” by Fred Datig. Only a very few
pistols in the “E588 to E735” serial number range have been reported, with many
being re-serialized with an “A” suffix. These pistols were further used as test pistols by
the Swiss and subsequently upgraded, as is the case with this example which is fitted
with Model 1906 style mainspring, toggle assembly, and bolt. Features fixed blade front
and “U” notch rear sights, rapid taper barrel, old style long frame, and grip safety. The top
of the chamber is marked with Swiss “cross in shield” crest, and “DWM” monogram is on the
front toggle link. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with Swiss “cross” and “P50,”
indicating release for private sale in 1950, along with another “cross” proof on the side of the
barrel. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel and frame, with “790” on the
extension and rear toggle, along
with “90” partials on the side
plate, front toggle link, and
bolt. Fitted with niter blue
and straw colored small
parts, along with a set of
checkered walnut grips. The
nickel finished magazine is fitted
with a hardwood base with aluminum inserts.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 75% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish and straw colors with scattered light handling marks, faint spotting, minor thinning on the grip frame and safety, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically needs work as the trigger does not properly function.
LOT 388
Early
Production
DWM Model
1900 “American Eagle”
Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, Serial
Number “2110” - Serial no. 2110, 7.65 mm Luger Auto
cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in a serial number range of 2,000 to 19,000,
the Model 1900 was DWM’s first true commercial production
Luger, and the “American Eagle” variant was intended specifically
for export to the lucrative United States market. This specific example, serial
number “2110”, was the 110th manufactured, making it among the first Lugers ever
available for purchase on the American market. Features fixed blade front and notch
rear sights, “American eagle” crest on the chamber, “GERMANY” on front of the long
frame, “DWM” monogram on the front toggle link, flat recoil spring, grip safety, recessed breech block, dished toggles with toggle lock on the side, narrow trigger, checkered thumb safety, and fitted with the later hold-open device. A matching visible serial number is marked on the underside of the barrel, along with a Swiss style cross on the left side, matching”10” partials on the takedown lever, side plate, trigger, grip safety, toggle links, breech
block, and extension. Fitted
a nickel plated magazine with
unmarked walnut base.
CONDITION: Very fine,
retaining 85% original
blue and 80% straw colors
with light edge wear on
the muzzle and raised points, mild
thinning on the front and back straps
revealing some smooth grey and brown patina, limited spotting, crisp crest on
the chamber, and otherwise very minor handling evidence. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A standout example of a very early production DWM “American Eagle” Luger pistol!
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 389
Excellent DWM Model 1900 Commercial Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 17232, 7.65 mm Luger
Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut
grips. The Model 1900 pistols were the first commercial Luger
pistols produced by DWM. It features a blank chamber area
with the DWM monogram on the front toggle. The majority of these pistols ended
up on the U.S. market. This pistol has all the early desirable Luger features such as a
long frame, dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, recessed breechblock,
4 3/4 inch fast tapered barrel, grip safety, no stock lug, and hold-open device. The lower
safety area is correctly unmarked and polished. Lacks any proofs on the barrel, extension,
or frame. Serial numbered in commercial fashion with the full matching serial number
under the barrel and on the front of the frame, and the partial matching serial number visible on various components including on the underside of both checkered walnut grip panels. Complete with one nickel-plated aluminum body magazine with an unnumbered walnut base. CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 95% plus original blue finish with light
handling marks, scattered spotting
on the barrel and grip frame.
With 85% original straw
colors retained with light
thinning on the trigger and
safety lever. The grips are
excellent with crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
370 Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
with a pair of unmarked checkered walnut grips and