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LOT 1384
Exceptional
DWM
Model 1923
Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Desirable “Safe” and
“Loaded” Markings - Serial no. 89774,
7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 3 7/8 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut checkered grips. This is
an exceptional example of a Model 1923 Commercial Luger
that was produced by the DWM factory. These pistols fall into
the post World War I five-digit commercial serial number range, produced expressly for the U.S. market. These Lugers are very
similar to a 1920 Commercial except they can be easily identified as they were marked in English, “LOADED” and “SAFE” on the extractor and upper safety position. They have standard commercial markings with the blank
chamber area on the barrel extension and the standard DWM logo
on top of the
front toggle
assembly. The various parts are all numbered in the commercial fashion, with the
full serial number on the frame and underside of the barrel with the other parts numbered with the last two digits of the serial number. It has the standard inverted barley corn front sight with the notch rear sight. The front of the frame is correctly marked “GERMANY” indicating it was intended for export. The underside of the barrel and barrel extension have a standard “Crown/N” commercial proof. Unmarked nickel plated magazine with unnumbered wooden base stamped “GERMANY”.
CONDITION: Excellent plus with 99% of the original blue finish overall with only minor edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 98% of their straw colors overall. The grips are also in excellent condition showing only minor handling marks
in few places. Mechanically excellent. The pistol has matching numbers except the magazine as noted above. An excellent late production DWM 1923 “Safe” and “Loaded” marked Luger pistol.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1385
DWM Model 1906 Commercial American Eagle Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 36303, 7.65 mm Luger
Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips.
Fixed sights, with the American Eagle on the chamber, “DWM” on the front toggle link, and the “GERMANY” import mark on the front of the frame. The extractor is marked “LOADED”, and the lower safety position is polished bright. The magazine base is unnumbered, otherwise the numbers are matching overall in “commercial” style, including the grips. Fitted with straw colored small parts and checkered grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original blue finish, showing some bright edge wear and mild handling marks. 80% original straw colors remain. The grips are also excellent, with a few minor dings on the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1386
Three Scarce Vintage Luger Manuals
- The grouping consists of three Luger manuals, all printed on white paper with
tan covers. The first is in German with
Berlin printer’s mark and cover image of
a 1908-pattern Luger. The second is in
English, with cover image featuring an
earlier model Luger in a man’s hand and a fold-out illustration sheet affixed to the back cover. The third is in English, with the very
early “Borchardt-Luger’s System” and “(SWISS REGULATION PATTERN 1900.)” nomenclature on the cover and multiple fold-out
illustration pages.
CONDITION: Fine overall. All three show stains and wear appropriate to age, with #2 showing rust stains around the staples and #3 showing tearing at the creases.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
colors, cracking and tearing. The snail dru
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LOT 1387
World War I German DWM 1918 Dated Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Matching Numbered Shoulder Stock, Holster, and Snail Drum Magazine - Serial no. 3012A, 9 mm cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Blade front and tangent rear sights, with the chamber dated “1918” and the toggle marked “DWM”. The right side of the barrel extension bears the three “crown/gothic letter” proofs, with the Imperial eagle firing proof on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Numbers are matching, including on the rear sight components and on the wood base of the nickel finished magazine. Included with the lot is a first model AEG “trommelmagazin” snail drum magazine, hardwood shoulder stock matching numbered “3012a” on the mounting iron, a brown leather holster marked “BA XIV” and “SCHWARTZENBERGER/NURNBERG/1915” inside the flap, takedown tool, cleaning rod, and shoulder strap. CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing areas of brown patina concentrated on the gripstraps, bright edge wear, and mild spotting and handling marks. The refinished extractor is slightly undersized, and has been cleaned or repaired. Most of the refinished straw color is present on the small parts, and the grips show mild dents and stains. The stock is fine, with scattered dents and scuffs on the wood and some areas of brown patina on the iron, and the leather is good with mixed m is refinished over light pitting. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Art Buchanan Collection. Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000