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LOT 1381
DWM Model 1902 Luger Semi-Automatic Carbine
with Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 23655, 9 mm Luger cal., 11 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut stock, walnut grips. This is an example of a DWM Model 1902 Luger carbine,
with walnut shoulder stock and is chambered in the highly desirable 9 mm Luger cartridge. These early
carbines all have an 11 3/4 inch barrel, with DWM factory frame hanger that attaches to the small walnut
forend which holds a small spring accelerator mechanism to help cycle the longer carbine barrel during firing.
The additional early features are the old style frame with the flat mainspring, grip safety, dished toggles with
toggle lock on the right side, and the recessed/flat breech bolt with the small spring extractor. The chamber
area of the barrel extension is blank, and the DWM logo is on the front toggle. The full serial number is correctly
marked on the underside of the frame extension and underside of the barrel. The forend is unnumbered inside
the cutout for the frame extension.
LOT 1382
Exceptional 1904 Shipped First Swiss Contract DWM Model 1900 Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 2522, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips.
One of 1,055 Model 1900 Luger semi automatic pistols (reported serial number range “2501” to “3555”) sent
by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken to Waffenfabrik Bern in 1904 as a part of the first 5,000 Swiss contract
Luger pistols delivered by the German firm from 1900 to 1906, as discussed on page 27 of “The Swiss Variations:
1897-1947” (1992 publication) by Fed Datig. Features fixed hooked blade front and toggle-mounted notch rear sights,
a gold-filled Swiss “Geneva cross-in-sunburst” crest marked on top of the chamber, the “DWM” monogram on the front toggle link, Swiss “Geneva cross” proofs
on the barrel, extension, rear toggle link, and frame; early dished toggles with a toggle lock, an early pattern breech block, narrow
trigger, and correct third-type safety lever with serrations. Matching visible serial numbers on the frame and barrel, with matching
partial serial numbers on small parts including the underside of the
extension. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips and a nickel plated
magazine with a metal insert hardwood base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original blue finish and
95% plus straw colors with some minor edge wear, some slight
darkening and thinning to the straw colored small parts, a few small
specs of spotting, dried grease in protected areas, and clear markings.
The grips are also exceptionally fine with a few minor handling marks in the
mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This Swiss Model 1900 would be
difficult to improve upon!
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
The last two digits of the serial number (55) are stamped
on the bottom of the recoil lug, side of the grip safety,
trigger, takedown lever, side plate, breech bolt, and toggle assembly. The grips
and firing pin are all unnumbered.
CONDITION: Very fine with 95% of the professionally restored blue finish, with
some light thinning on the grip straps. The grips and refinished forend are both fine
with nice distinct recut checkering on both, showing light wear across the tops of
the checkering, a small chip in the left grip, repaired crack in the forend, and minor
handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The professionally restored stock is very fine
with sharp checkering. A nice early Luger Carbine rig.
Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection.
Estimate: 8,500 - 12,000