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LOT 417
Excellent World War I German DWM
“1916” Dated Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching
Magazine and Pigskin Holster - Serial no. 7397a, 9 mm cal., 8 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. Also known as the “Lange Pistole” (literally “Long Pistol”), the
Artillery Luger was intended for soldiers like machine gunners and artillerists who
needed their hands free for their primary task but also needed a backup weapon more
potent than a standard handgun if the enemy managed to close in. Fine adjustable blade front and
tangent rear sights, with the “1916” date on the chamber, “DWM” on the front toggle link, and appropriate
military proofs on the barrel, receiver, and breechblock. Numbers are matching overall, including inside the
grips and on the magazine base. Blue finish overall, with straw finished small parts, checkered grips and nickel
finished magazine. Included with the pistol is a pigskin and leather flap holster, marked “AWM/1/15” on the back;
the holster has been arsenal modified, with a set of mounts for a board stock removed, conventional belt loops
added, dual magazine pouches and a small pocket in the main body holding an (included) takedown tool.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the original blue finish, showing mild spotting, light handling marks and bright
edge wear. 70% original straw colors remain on the small parts. Grips are very fine, with a small chip absent near the
safety lever. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine, with some cracking of the retention
strap and mild stains and scuffs overall.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 416
Extremely Rare DWM Model 1900
Bulgarian Contract Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 20895, 7.65 mm Luger Auto
cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. This is one of the most elusive variations in Luger collecting, the Bulgarian Contract DWM Model 1900. Reportedly,
1,000 of these pistols were drawn from the standard Model 1900 commercial pistol production to fulfill the contract, and they
fall in the 20000-21000 serial number range. These pistols saw many years of service through both World Wars, with many captured
by the Soviets that never resurfaced. On p. 58 of “Lugers at Random” by Charles Kenyon, he states that most of these were refinished,
reworked, and/or rechambered to 9 mm during their service lives. This specific pistol falls early in the known range of serial numbers
and has the correct Bulgarian crest on the chamber and the DWM monogram on the front toggle. The upper safe position of the thumb safety is
correctly marked in Cyrillic, these pistols being the first Lugers to have a marked thumb safety. The
full serial number is marked on the bottom of the barrel and front of the frame, and the last
two and three digits of the serial number are marked on various small parts. The extractor
is correctly unmarked. Both of the professionally made replacement grips are stamped “95” to
match on the insides. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, fully checkered grips,
and a correct pattern, unmarked, nickeled magazine with a wood base.
Per consignor pistol was restored by Gale Morgan.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, retaining 97% blue finish and 90% straw colors. The
professionally made replacement grips are also very fine with one minor chipped/absent section above the magazine release button area, and crisp checkering.
The bolt hold open does not properly function, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 415
Mauser 06/34 Pattern Commercial Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Case and
Accessories - Serial no. 3715v, 7.65 mm
Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, checkered wood grips. Fixed sights, with a blank chamber and DWM logo on the toggle. “Crown/N” commercial
proofs on the breechblock, barrel extension, and barrel. Extractor marked “GELADEN”, with a bright polished lower safety
position. Serial numbers applied in “military” pattern, with an unmarked alloy base on the full blue magazine, unnumbered grip
safety, otherwise numbers are matching overall, including the grips. Included with the lot is a modern limited edition case with
Hans Taucher style merchant label inside the lid, and a nickel plated extra magazine with unnumbered “S/42” alloy base.
CONDITION: Excellent, 98% plus original blue finish, showing minor wear around the muzzle and
light handling marks overall. 97% plus original straw color present on the small parts,
showing minimal edge wear. Grips are also excellent, with a few minor dings on the crisp
checkering. Mechanically excellent. Case is excellent.
Provenance: The Thomas Whiteman Collection.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500