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LOT 1382
DWM Model 1902 Luger Semi-Automatic Carbine with Shoulder Stock and Field Case - Serial no. 24553, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 11 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut stock, checkered walnut grips. The Luger Carbine was intended as a substitute for the light hunting rifles then available on the market, being highly compact when disassembled and light and easy to maneuver when together, and many were exported to the United States during the time of production. Ramp blade front and 300-meter sliding notch rear sights, with the “DWM” monogram on the toggle, “crown” proofs on multiple parts, and matching numbers on the majority of the parts. No import markings are present, suggesting that it was originally intended for the German market. Fitted with a checkered Schnabel tip forearm with integral booster spring, a pair of checkered grips, nickel finished magazine with unmarked wood base, and a detachable shoulder stock with a checkered wrist and a serrated horn buttplate. Also included is a brown leather field case with padded pockets for the pistol and stock, as well as a brown leather sling. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, showing 98% of the blue finish, with a few light handling marks and minimal edge wear overall. Numbers are absent from the hold-open and firing pin, and the stock mounting iron has been renumbered to match the pistol. Bright straw color and fiery nitre blue are present on the small components. The refinished wood is also very fine, with a few light dings, crisp checkering and attractive grain. A few small chips and voids are visible on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. The field case is very good showing wear and scuffling appropriate to age and a few torn straps. Estimate: 7,000 - 10,000
LOT 1383
Desirable Extremely Early Three Digit Serial Number DWM Model 1900 Swiss Contract Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Rare
Unrelieved Frame and Accessories - Serial no. 565, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured early in DWM’s first contract run for Switzerland, this Model 1900 Swiss Luger shows a
number of early features. Blade front and notch rear sights, with the fast taper profile barrel, “cross in sunburst” on the chamber, and “DWM” marked front toggle link. The barrel is marked with a conjoined “BP” and “172,23” internal diameter markings, with a set of “crown/ letter” proofs (B, U, and G) on the barrel, extension and toggle assembly. Early features include a recessed breechblock, long and thin checkered
safety lever, thin trigger and grip safety, and a frame interior that hasn’t been relieved for the later style thicker button on the magazine. Originally
configured for use with the earliest pattern leaf mainspring, this pistol has been arsenal converted to use the more robust coil mainspring. The timing of this upgrade
is uncertain, but likely would have been very early to not have also received the relief cutting on the interior for the later pattern magazines Matching numbers are present on multiple components, including the grips, with the interior cleanly altered to accommodate the block added to the frame for the coil spring conversion.
Two magazines are included, both with unnumbered hardwood bases, nickel finished bodies, and checkered flat follower buttons. Also included is a custom hardwood transport case, a loose leaf mainspring assembly, and a leather belt pouch marked “GOTTL. LUTHY/09/OB.ENDINGEN” on the rear, which contains cleaning
materials. A number of periodicals (Gun Report, Guns & Ammo, Man at Arms) are included, featuring articles on early Luger development in general and the 1900 Swiss in particular, as well as an excerpt from the 12 March 2017 edition of Auto Mag magazine
with an article by Klaus & Karl Meyer about this specific 1900 Swiss Luger. Also included is a walnut stand.
CONDITION: Fine as arsenal refinished, with 85% plus blue finish, showing bright edge wear, a few areas of thinning blue, and mild handling marks overall. 70% of the bright straw color is present on the small parts, with 50% of the niter blue. The grips are also fine, with a small chip in the left grip panel next to the safety lever and some mild dents. The accessories are good. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Klaus Meyer Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,000
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