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LOT 1406
Unique Extended Grip Pre-World War II German
Walther PP Semi-Automatic Pistol in .22 LR with
Holster - Serial no. 918342, 22 LR cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, extended checkered walnut grips. Manufactured in
1936. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights, with
the standard “Walther banner”, address, caliber, and model
markings on the left of the slide. The muzzle, chamber, and
right side of the side are marked with “eagle/N” proofs. Fitted
with a 90 degree safety, ring hammer, smooth trigger, an
extended, checkered walnut grip, and a blued magazine with
walnut finger extension. Includes a brown leather flap holster
marked “Louie DiNucci/ER11133558/1944 - 1953” and “24th/
Div” on the interior of the flap in pen, and an extra 7.65 mm
auto magazine.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 80% plus original blue finish
with light holster pattern edge wear, thinning on the grip straps revealing mostly grey patina, and some mild handling
marks. The grip is also very fine with some minor scuffs in the otherwise crisp checkering and a chipped magazine
extension. The holster is very good with a broken strap loop and supple leather.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1407
Excellent Swiss Military Waffenfabrik
Bern Model 06/24 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Holster - Serial no. 19309, 7.65 mm Luger Auto
cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1922, one of 2,130 pistols
manufactured that year as detailed on page 49 of Fred
Datig’s “The Swiss Variations: 1897-1947”. Features fixed
blade front and notch rear sights, “cross/M” proofed
extension, unmarked chamber area, “cross” proofs
on the extension, barrel, breech block, and frame,
“GELADEN” marked extractor, lower safety position
correctly polished bright, and “P54” marked on the left
of the extension, indicating release for commercial
sale in 1954. All matching visible full and partial
serial numbers on various components
including the interiors of both grip
panels. Includes a “41” dated Swiss military
pattern brown leather holster with
suspension belt, and an extra magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus original blue
finish and 95% original straw colors with limited minor edge wear and handling marks.
Grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Holster is fine.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1403
DWM Model 1906 “American
Eagle” Commercial Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. 30134, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. One of roughly 7,500 to 8,500 Model 1906
“American Eagle” commercial Luger pistols chambered in 7.65
mm Luger Auto that were manufactured by DWM. These pistols
were made specifically for the United States market and were
sold through sporting goods stores and catalogs. The Model 1906
incorporated improved components over the Model 1900, including
a solid checkered toggle, coiled recoil spring, and more durable
extractor. Features fixed sights, grip safety, an “American eagle”
crest on top of the chamber, “GERMANY” export mark on front
of the frame, and “DWM” monogram on the front
toggle. A small “shield” stamp is present on
the underside of the barrel, with a
“LOADED” marked extractor, bright
polished lower safety position,
and (with the exception of the
correct unnumbered magazine) matching
commercial pattern serial numbers, including
on the checkered hardwood grips. Included with the lot is an brown leather
shoulder holster by Carr Fast Co. of Boston.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing minor spotting,
edge wear and handling marks overall. Significant rust is present inside the magazine
well, with some also visible on the exterior of the grip frame. 80% of the straw color is present on the small
parts, with some areas fading to gray. The grips are also very fine, with an internal crack forming in the left
panel and mild dings on the checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fair, with cracking, tears
and stains.
Provenance: Property of a Gentleman.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,250
LOT 1405
Excellent World War II German Military Proofed
Walther Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Shoulder Holster - Serial no. 244731p, 7.65 mm
auto cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Manufactured in 1942 for the commercial market, and
subsequently military acceptance proofed. Features fixed
blade front and notch rear sights, standard marking on
the left of the slide, ring hammer, and 60 degree safety.
The right side of the chamber and slide are “eagle/N”
proofed, with “eagle/WaA359” military acceptance proofs
on the left side the frame and slide. Fitted with a pair of
“Walther banner” marked checkered plastic grips with
a polymer thumb extension on the magazine. Includes
an extra magazine and an unmarked brown leather shoulder holster rig fit
for the pistol and extra magazine, with attached shoulder and belt loops.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with some minor holster pattern edge wear, thinning on
the side flats of the slide revealing mostly brown patina, along with some showing on the grip straps, but otherwise
limited minor handling marks. The grips are very fine with some minor handling marks in the otherwise crisp
checkering and defined banners. The holster rig is very fine with supple leather.
Estimate: 3,250 - 3,500
LOT 1404
DWM Model
1900 American
Eagle Luger
Semi-
Automatic
Pistol with
Case and
Accessories -
Serial no. 7510,
7.65 mm Luger
Auto cal., 4
3/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips.
The first true
commercial
contract Luger pistols, the
“American Eagle 1900” was intended
explicitly for the American market.
Fixed sights, with the signature “American
Eagle” on the chamber, fast-taper barrel, flat-top
breechblock, dished toggles with integral lock, hold-open, niter blue and straw colored
small parts, and a nickel finished magazine with “flaming bomb” proofed hardwood base. The small parts are
numbered in the early commercial pattern, including the checkered hardwood grips. Included with the pistol
is a black leatherette custom case, pin punch, loading/takedown tool, and a combination oiler and c
leaning rod.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 95% of the professionally restored blue finish on the frame assembly, 80%
original blue on the barrel, toggle, and barrel extension, showing areas of brown patina on the barrel and
chamber, edge wear and mild handling marks. The front sight blade is an oversized replacement, and the
magazine base has been sanded and re-varnished. Grips are fine, with a few dings on the crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent. The accessories show minor wear.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000