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LOT 3324
Outstanding DWM Model 1906 Commercial American Eagle Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol in Highly Desirable 9 mm Parabellum - Serial no.
28680, 9 mm para cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue/straw finish, walnut grips. This is an exceptional example of one of only approximately 3,000 Model 1906 Commercial American Eagle Luger pistols chambered in 9 mm Parabellum
manufactured by DWM. These pistols were made explicitly for export to the United States and were sold in sporting goods stores and catalogues throughout
the country. The Model 1906 was a culmination of improvements made on the Model 1900, with this example showing that refinement in its solid checkered toggle,
coiled recoil spring, and more durable extractor. The chamber is marked with the iconic American eagle crest, the DWM monogram on the toggle, and “GERMANY” export
mark on the front of the frame. The pistol is numbered in the typical commercial style with all matching visible numbers. The extractor is marked “LOADED” and the lower safety
position is polished. It is finished in a high polish blue with most of the small parts straw colored. It is fitted with blade front and notch rear sights, fully checkered walnut grips, grip
safety, and a wood base magazine correctly marked “Cal. 9 m/m”
CONDITION: Excellent plus, with 98% plus of the original blue finish, showing some
light edge wear and scattered handling marks overall. 95% plus of the bright original straw
LOT 3325
Excellent DWM Model 1906 Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol in Scarce
9mm Parabellum - Serial no. 53627, 9 mm cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured
during the inter-war Weimar Era. Fixed sights, no date marking on top of the chamber and the “DWM” monogram
on the front toggle link. A set of crown “B”, “U” and “G” proofs are present on the barrel along with a “118,35” over
the serial number, “B” and “U” on the extension, and “B” on the breechblock. Crown/N” proofs are present on the
barrel, extension and front toggle. Matching external “civilian pattern” serial numbers. Fitted with straw colored small
parts, niter blue pins, springs and screws, checkered grips and a nickel magazine with an unnumbered wood base. This pistol is attributed by the consignor to the collection of Robert Bretherton.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish,
showing some minor edge wear, spotting and handling
marks. 85% of the bright original straw color is present on
the small parts, and 60% of the vivid niter blue. The grips
are very fine, with some minor dings and a flat spot on
the right upper panel. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
colors remain. The grips are also excellent plus, with some light scratches. Mechanically excellent. One will look a long time to find a better original example!
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
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