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LOT 1384
DWM Model 1902 Luger Semi-Automatic Carbine with
Matching Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 21968, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 11 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue/straw finish, checkered walnut grips. Introduced in 1902, and one of a reported total of up
to 2,500 second type Luger carbines produced by Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken (DWM) as
a follow up to the roughly 100 first type carbines of the Model 1900 variety, as discussed on pages 61-62
of “Luger” by John Walter. Such pistols were marketed during the early 1900s as lightweight hunting rifle
substitutes, with the Luger carbines requiring a more potent loading of 7.65 mm Luger Auto ammunition to
reliably cycle with the longer eleven inch barreled action. Features fixed ramped beaded blade front and range
adjustable notch rear (graduated from 100 to 300 meters) sights, “crown/Gothic letter” proofs on the barrel and
extension, an unmarked extension ring, “DWM” monogram marked toggle link, and early Luger features to includes
dished toggles with a toggle lock, a recessed breech block, narrow trigger, and the lower safety position polished bright. Matching serial numbers on the frame wedge
arm and barrel along with matching partial serial numbers on small parts. Fitted with a checkered walnut forend and a pair of checkered walnut grips with matching “68” partial serial
numbers on the interiors, and a nickel plated magazine with an un-numbered walnut base. Includes a checkered walnut shoulder stock with a matching “68” partial
serial number on the attaching iron.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish on most of the pistol and 70% straw colors with some minor edge wear, re-bluing on the right upper portion of the frame rail above the grip, some minor
cycling wear, a few areas of thinning/brown coloration on the barrel and frame, and some light handling evidence. The grips are exceptionally fine with mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The shoulder stock is
exceptionally fine with a few minor handling and compression marks along with crisp checkering and attractive grain.
Estimate: 7,500 - 12,000
LOT 1383
Excellent and Rare German Mauser Model 1896 Large Ring Broomhandle
Semi-Automatic Carbine with Matching Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 625, 7.63 mm Mauser
auto cal., 15 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is a rare example of an early Mauser
Model 1896 carbine with its original matching numbered shoulder stock, one of approximately
less than 1,100 total of these Mauser carbines manufactured in a variety of configurations in the
early 1900s by the Mauser factory, with the milled frame large ring hammer examples such as this one found in the approximate
310-910 serial range, according to information on page 194 of “The Broomhandle Pistol 1896-1936” by Erickson and Pate. A nearly
identical example only one production number away with serial number 624 is shown on page 200 of the aforementioned book. One
very noticeable feature of this rare carbine is that it has an elongated chamber area. It has a 15 3/4 inch barrel, milled frame panels,
large ring hammer, long extractor, single lug firing pin and earlier type safety. The top of the chamber area is marked “WAFFENFABRIK/
MAUSER/OBERNDORF A/N”. The left side of the barrel extension has the serial number “625” which is also stamped on the lower left side
of the frame and grip frame/stock lug area, and on the trigger assembly, hammer, and breech bolt. The right rear frame panel is marked “WAFFENFABRIK MAUSER/OBERNDORF A NECKAR” and there is a “crown/
crown/U” proof on top of the rear of the breech bolt. It has the distinctive 50-500 meter graduated rear sight and ramp front sight with a fixed bead on top. Import marking on right of frame. The lower receiver extension has
a one-piece carbine length buttstock. The buttstock has a hard rubber buttplate with an intertwined “MW” in the center.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus original blue finish with some areas of minor finish wear and freckling on the iron attaching section of the buttstock. 85% original niter blue remains on the small parts. Wood is very fine with
scratches and dings, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. A rare example of a Mauser Model 1896 Broomhandle carbine!
Estimate: 20,000 - 30,000