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LOT 3336
Very Scarce Mauser Banner “1939” Dated “Eagle/K” Police
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Two Matching Magazines and 1939 Dated Police Holster - Serial no. 7410v, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights, with a “1939” dated
chamber, Mauser “Banner” on the front toggle link, and the very scarce early “Eagle/K” (only 900 reported made in 1934) police proof on the right side of the receiver, with the “crown/crown/U”
commercial proofmark stamped on the left side of the receiver and the breechblock. The sear safety spring is present over the side plate, and no cuts have been made for a magazine well safety.
Numbers are matching overall, including the checkered grips and both of the included blued/alloy magazines, the spare also stamped “+” on the base. With a black leather police pattern holster, with “SHAMBACH/BERLIN/1939” and a police-style eagle stamp between the belt loops, a faint hand-marked name (possibly “Flich”) inside the flap, and an unmarked takedown tool.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% plus original blue finish, showing some bright edge wear and handling marks overall, and light scratching around the sear safety. The grips are also excellent, with some dings on the otherwise crisp checkering. The holster is good, with much of the face having faded to a brown color, mild scuffing and cracking, and the interior pull strap has been torn. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3337
Desirable Mauser Persian Contract Model 1934 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 3069, 9 mm Luger cal., 8 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. A very fine example of one of only 1,000 “lange” barrel or artillery model Luger pistols ordered
by the Persian government in 1934. This contract was fulfilled from 1935-1936 and also included 2,000 4 inch barreled Lugers. These pistols exhibit the same high quality fit and finish exhibited by other Mauser-made Lugers, and truly show their willingness to please
their customers through the personalized crests and complete set of Farsi markings. The chamber area is marked with the Persian “crown/lion/sunburst” crest, a “crown/crown/U” proof on the left of the barrel extension, and the remainder of the markings in Farsi. The
full transliterated serial number “3069” is marked in Farsi on the front of the frame and left of the barrel extension, with the matching last two digits marked in Farsi on various small parts. A non-factory “3069” is marked underneath the barrel. The nickel finished magazine is non- matching with transliterated number “2251” marked on the aluminum base.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish showing smooth brown patina on the balance with some light wear on the grip straps, and
Collector’s Fact
Only 1,000 Mauser Artillery Luger pistols were ordered by the Persian government in 1934.
a few scattered small patches of moderate pitting, and sharp markings in the metal overall. 30% straw finish on the small parts. Grips are also fine with a mild chip in the lower left, some scattered minor chips and handling marks, and defined corners on the checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 3338
Desirable 1936 Dated Luftwaffe Krieghoff P.08 Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no. 6308, 9 mm Luger cal., 3 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. This is a fine Luftwaffe contract Krieghoff P.08 Luger that was manufactured
in 1936. It is estimated that during 1936 only a total of approximately 7,400 Luger pistols were
manufactured by Krieghoff, inclusive of “S” and “1936” marked pistols. The only official Luger supplier of the Luftwaffe, Krieghoff’s output showed a fit and finish more in line with a fine commercial pistol than
a military weapon and rate among the nicest contract Lugers manufactured. Fixed sights, with a full “1936” date on the chamber and the front toggle marked with the 1936 “C-2” pattern Krieghoff logo. Matching serial numbers are present on
the barrel, frame, extension and some small parts, with “Krieghoff Eagle/2” acceptance proofs on the barrel, frame, breechblock and receiver, and the “Eagle” firing proof on the barrel, extension and breechblock. The barrel also has the “881” internal diameter
mark on the underside. Fitted with straw colored small parts, niter blue screws and pins, a set of brown checkered grips, and a nickel finished alloy base magazine marked “eagle/655”. includes an “Eagle/2” Luftwaffe proofed black leather flap holster marked “P.08” on
the back and a faint Schmalkalden 1937 makers mark on the interior.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% of the blue finish, showing bright wear on the high edges, areas of gray patina and
mild handling marks. 75% bright original straw color is present on the small parts, with 60% of the original niter blue visible on the screws and magazine catch. The grips are also excellent, with a few light dings and dark spots. The holster is good with light scratching, scuffs and cracks. The hold open functions with a different magazine (not the included magazine), otherwise mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
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