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LOT 3400
Excellent World
War I German
DWM Model
1914 Artillery
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Dated 1916 with Matching Magazine - Serial no. 7364a,
9 mm Luger cal., 7 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is an excellent original
example of a German military DWM Artillery Luger pistol manufactured in 1916 during World War
I. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with a “1916” dated chamber and “DWM” monogram on the
toggle link, three “crown” and Gothic letter military proofs and an imperial eagle firing proof on the
right of the barrel extension, with the imperial eagle on the barrel and breech block. All matching visible serial numbers on components including the inside of the both checkered walnut grips and the
nickel finished aluminum magazine with matching numbered walnut base. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus
original blue finish, 90% original straw
finish on the small parts, with some minor
edge wear, a few small patches of minor
pitting on the toggle joints, and some
minor freckling. Grips are very fine, with a
small crack at the top rear corner of the left panel, a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3401
Mauser Large Ring Model 1896 Broomhandle Semi-Automatic Pistol with Von Lengerke and Detmold Retailer Markings and Holster - Serial
no. 32987, 7.63 mm Mauser auto cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured in 1903. Blade front and 1000-meter tangent rear sights, with the three line Mauser marking on the top of the chamber area, “crown/crown/U” and “antler” proofs
on the sides, and “VON LENGERKE/& DETMOLD/ NEW-YORK” marked on the left side of the frame. Von Lengerke & Detmold were New York importers and dealers active in the early 20th century and were a prominent early pathway of the then-cutting edge Mauser Broomhandle onto the American sporting market. Matching external numbers on the chamber, bolt, hammer, frame, magazine follower, floorplate, and the interior of the 34-groove grips. Included with the lot is a reproduction “US” marked brown leather holster. CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% plus original blue finish, showing some light spotting, handling marks and edge wear. The grips are fine and show some minor dings and verdigris buildup, as does the holster. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3402
Pre-World War I Imperial German Erfurt “1913” Dated Military Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
1232b, 9 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. Features fixed blade front and notch rear
sights, “1913” date on the chamber, “crown/ERFURT” marked on the front toggle links, “crown/Gothic letter” proofs on
the right side of the extension, “imperial eagle” firing proofs on the barrel, extension, and breech block, along with smaller “crown/Gothic letter” proofs on the niter blue and straw colored small parts. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips and nickel plated magazine with matching “1232” numbered walnut base. Matching “1232” serial numbers on the frame, barrel, and extension, with matching “32” partial on small parts including the safety,
breech block, and interior of both grips.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish and 90%
refinished straw colors with plum coloration on the barrel, limited
minor thinning, limited spotting, minor amount of brown patina
showing through, and mild handling wear. Grips are excellent with
crisp checkering. The magazine base is cracked. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 3403
Exceptional
and Rare
Documented
Prototype German
World War I Era 1915
Dated Eugen Huber
Artillery Luger Holster
- This is a rare item for the
Luger collector: a prototype
Bavarian 1915 dated Eugen
Huber Artillery Luger holster
in exceptional condition. This
holster was likely made for
the AWM (Artillery Workshop
Munich) for trials and features
two magazine pouches
(magazines not included),
with internal pouches for a
takedown tool and cleaning
rod (not included). It has been
period converted with the
substitution of belt loops on the
rear, possibly post-World War I, in place of previous shoulder strap fixtures. “AWM/1/15” (January 1915) and “EUGEN HUBER/Militar-Efekten/Munchen” marked on the rear. Includes a combination takedown tool. This exact holster is pictured and described on page 1345 of the book “Pistole Parabellum, Volume III” by Gortz and Sturgess. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine with some light age related wear and some absent separated straps on the rear (noted above).
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN PISTOLE PARABELLUM, VOL III BY GORTZ & STURGESS
288 Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750