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LOT 3415
Excellent and Scarce DWM Model 1902 American Eagle Commercial 9mm “Fat Barrel” Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 22940, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips.
This is an excellent original example of the first pistol chambered in 9 mm Parabellum (aka 9 mm Luger), the DWM
Model 1902 American Eagle “Fat Barrel” semi-automatic pistol, intended specifically for the lucrative United States market. Only approximately 600-700 of these pistols in this chambering were manufactured in 1902 and are typically
found in the approximate serial number ranges 22100-22300 and 22450-22900. Fixed sights, with the American Eagle on
the chamber, “DWM” on the front toggle link, and the following early Luger features: dished toggles with toggle lock on the right side, recessed breech block,
“fat” profile 9mm barrel, flat recoil spring, grip safety and no stock lug. The small parts are straw finished, with a pair of correct unnumbered finely checkered walnut grips and a nickel finished magazine with a walnut base correctly marked “Cal. 9m/m” on bottom. Visible serial numbers
are matching overall in the “commercial” pattern. The front of the frame is marked “GERMANY”, appropriate to an American import of the era.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish, 80% original straw finish on the small parts, with some minor edge wear and a few small patches of minor freckling. Grips are also excellent, with a few
nicks concentrated on the left panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 3416
DWM Model 1902 Luger Semi-Automatic Carbine with Matching Shoulder Stock -
Serial no. 21992, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 12 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. The DWM Luger
Carbine was intended as a substitute for the light hunting rifles then available on the market, being highly compact when disassembled and light and easy to maneuver when together. Ramp blade front and 300-
meter sliding notch rear sights, with the “DWM” monogram on the toggle. An import mark is present on top of the right frame rail. Fitted with a checkered Schnabel tip forearm with integral booster spring, a pair of checkered grips, nickel finished magazine with unmarked wood base, and a matching numbered detachable shoulder stock with a checkered wrist and a serrated horn buttplate. Includes a
brown leather sling.
CONDITION: Fine, with 60% plus original blue finish, with areas of brown patina, bright edge wear, scattered spotting and mild handling marks. 60% straw colors are present on the small parts. The wood is also fine with mild dents and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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