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LOT 3432
Exceptional Cased Walther Model 1936
Olympia II Pentathlon Semi-Automatic Target Pistol
with Accessories - Serial no. 9387O, 22 LR cal., 9 7/16
inch slab side bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
in Germany c. 1936-1944, with this example being a
‘Fünfkampf’ (or Pentathlon) version with a nine and one
half inch long barrel. Features a fixed bead blade front (ivory bead insert absent) and
adjustable tangent rear sights, a loaded chamber indicator on the upper left side of
the slide, double commercial “eagle/N” proofs on the right side of the barrel along
with another on the right side of the slide, a railed flat machined into the underside of the barrel for weight
attachment along with a weight attachment spot on the underside of the dust cover, caliber marking on the
right of the slide, along with the Walther “banner”, two line address and patent marking, along with the model
designation on the left of the slide. Matching visible serial number on the left rear portion of the frame and
slide. Fitted with a pair of extended checkered walnut grips and a blued magazine with synthetic grip extension
on the base. Includes a walnut case fitted for the pistol (must remove barrel weight to close lid), two extra blued
magazines (one post-war, the other correct) with synthetic grip extensions on their bases, some spare springs,
three weigh attachments (one for the barrel, two of the dust cover), and a specialized wrench for the
weight screws.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with some minor edge wear, plum coloration on
the barrel and frame, some thinning with limited grey patina on the beaver tail and front strap, along with some
minor handling marks and cycling wear. The grips are exceptionally fine with a few small minor compression
mars and some finish loss on the right panel. Mechanically excellent. The case is very fine, an internal divider
is absent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3433
DWM Model
1900/06 Swiss
Military Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Rare
“E” Letter Prefix Serial Number - Serial no. E.790, 7.65
mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish,
walnut grips. An example of a third variation Model 1900
Swiss military contract Luger with the “E” prefix serial number,
discussed on page 27 of “The Swiss Variations” by Fred Datig. Only
a very few pistols in the “E588 to E735” serial number range have been reported,
with many being re-serialized with an “A” suffix. These pistols were further used as
test pistols by the Swiss and subsequently upgraded, as is the case with this example
which is fitted with Model 1906 style mainspring, toggle assembly, and bolt. Features
fixed blade front and “U” notch rear sights, rapid taper barrel, old style long frame, and
grip safety. The top of the chamber is marked with Swiss “cross in shield” crest, and “DWM”
monogram is on the front toggle link. The left side of the barrel extension is marked with
Swiss “cross” and “P50,” indicating release for private sale in 1950, along with another “cross”
proof on the side of the barrel. Matching visible serial numbers on the barrel and frame, with
“790” on the extension and rear toggle, along with “90” partials on the side plate, front toggle link,
and bolt. Fitted with niter blue and straw colored small parts, along with a set of checkered walnut grips. The
nickel finished magazine is fitted with a hardwood base with aluminum inserts.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 75% plus arsenal refurbished blue finish and straw colors with scattered light
handling marks, faint spotting, minor
thinning on the grip frame and
safety, and crisp grip
checkering. Mechanically
needs work as the
trigger does not
properly function.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3430
Rare Unrelieved Frame Swiss Contract DWM Model 1900 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Extra
Unrelieved Flat Button Magazine - Serial no. 460, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl.,
blue/straw finish,
walnut grips. This
is an exceptional
example of an
early production, unrelieved frame
DWM Model 1900 Swiss Contract Luger semi-automatic
pistol. Features fixed blade front and notch rear sights,
Swiss “cross in sunburst” crest on top of the chamber, “DWM”
monogram on the front toggle, early dished toggles with
toggle lock, a flat breech bolt, grip safety, no stock lug, flat
mainspring, and fast taper barrel. The left of the barrel, left of the barrel
extension, and rear toggle are marked with Swiss “cross” proofs, along with a cross/V”
proof on the extension. With matching serial numbers on the barrel and frame, along
with matching “60” partials on the takedown lever, side plate, trigger, toggles, bolt and
extension. Fitted with matching checkered walnut grips numbered
“60” on the interior. The nickel finished magazine is fitted with
an aluminum
hardwood
base.
Includes
an extra
nickel finished
flat button magazine
fitted with a metal disc insert hardwood base.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 97% arsenal refurbished blue finish and 90% straw colors with light
spotting at the muzzle, minor edge wear on the frame, and crisp grip checkering. The extra magazine is also
excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3431
Scarce DWM Model 1906 “American Eagle”
Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
68336, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue/
straw 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. “Crown/N” proofs on the extension, front toggle link, and breech block.
The extractor is marked “LOADED”, and the lower safety position is left bright. Matching
visible “commercial” pattern serial numbers on the barrel and frame, with
matching “36” partials
on the takedown
lever, trigger,
side plate,
toggle links,
breech block,
extension, and grip
safety. Fitted with a set
of unnumbered checkered walnut
grips and a nickel plated magazine with unmarked walnut base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original blue finish and 80% plus
original straw colors with limited edge wear, limited spotting, minor freckling, and minor handling marks. Grips are
also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000