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LOT 1403
Exceptional German Krieghoff S-Code Variation Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster, Ammunition, and War Trophy Attribution - Serial no. 2650, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Included with this lot is an unsigned, photocopied letter from a prior owner, which attributes this pistol as a family heirloom. Per the narrative,
the pistol was the property of an unnamed 1st Sergeant in the 104th Infantry Division, who “obtained the Luger pistol during combat operations in Germany, most likely, in 1944, possibly during the Battle of the Bulge, in which he was engaged”, and then shipped it home. The pistol stayed in the Sergeant’s possession until
his passing in 1998, and was retained by his widow until her passing in 2016, when it was inherited by the writer of the letter, the son, who in turn sold it along with the holster and
ammunition in 2022. Arriving in Europe in September of 1944, the 104th was involved in multiple combat actions, including holding a section of the line during the Battle of the Bulge, participating
in the containment of the Ruhr Pocket, and eventually fought their way into Saxony, where they made contact with their opposite numbers in the Soviet Red Army. Returning to the U.S. the 104th
took several months to fully demobilize, and was fully inactivated in late December of 1945. This pistol, manufactured in 1936 during the early phases of rearmament under Hitler, is in exceptional condition;
most of the weapons already in German inventory at the outbreak of hostilities were harshly used and show wear
and tear appropriate to war service. Blade front and notch rear sights, with “S” on the chamber and the “Type C-1” Krieghoff logo
on the toggle, and “eagle/swastika/2” and “eagle” proofs on the appropriate parts. The full serial number is marked on the front
frame, the left side of the receiver, and the alloy magazine base. The last two digits of the serial number are on the side plate,
breech block, toggle assembly, trigger, take down lever, and side plate. Fitted with a pair of brown plastic grips with smooth
borders. Included with the lot is a brown leather flap holster marked “1936” and “WaA387”, a blued steel “fxo” magazine with unnumbered base, takedown tool, and three “1944 dou” labeled boxes of 9mm ammunition.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing some wear on the high edges, a plum and gray tone to the
tops of the toggle knobs, and mild handling marks overall. 95% of the bright original straw color is present on the small parts, with vivid niter blue on the magazine catch and sear spring, thinning on the left grip screw, and strong on the right grip screw. The grips are also excellent, with mild dings, and the holster is very good with some cracking and scuffing. The ammo boxes are unsealed, but are full, with some staining and verdigris buildup on the rounds. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500
LOT 1404
Rare Excellent German DWM/Mauser Oberndorf Model 1934 Commercial Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no. 771V, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured for commercial sale, this pistol appears to be one of a group produced while manufacture was shifting from DWM (then under the umbrella
of BKIW) to Mauser, which included weapons made from parts left over from DWM’s run. Fixed sights, with a “DWM” marked front toggle link, blank chamber, and “crown/crown/U”
proofs on the barrel, receiver and breechblock. Straw finished small parts, with a pair of checkered grips and a nickel-finished magazine with unmarked hardwood base. Includes a black leather police-style holster, dated 1933 with Shambach & Co (Berlin) maker’s mark on the rear between the belt loops.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% original blue, showing wear on the high edges, mild handling marks and some minor spotting. 90% plus original straw colors are present on the small parts, with the excellent grips showing some mild dings on the otherwise sharp checkering. The holster is fine, with minor scratches and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
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