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LOT 344
Pre-World War II
“S” Code Krieghoff
Semi-Automatic
Luger Pistol - Serial
no. 1334, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, plastic grips. Manufactured circa 1935/1936,
as part of Germany’s clandestine re-armament program,
being one of only about 4,000 made that year by
Krieghoff for the Luftwaffe. Fixed sights, with the “S”
date code on the chamber and the B-2 profile Krieghoff logo on the front toggle link. A set of “eagle” and “eagle/2” military proofs are present on the barrel, receiver, breechblock and right frame rail. Overall finish is a high polish, commercial grade blue, with straw finished small parts, niter blue pins and springs, and later production replacement Krieghoff
checkered plastic grips with smooth borders. Both
replacement, renumbered magazines are nickel
finished with alloy bases, marked “eagle/2” and
“1334” on the base (no “+” indicator).
CONDITION: Very fine, showing 85% of the original
high polish blue, with bright edge wear, mild
handling marks, and some light spotting. 60% of the
straw colors are present,
the remainder a mixed
gray, and the replacement
grips are also very fine, with
some light dents on the
otherwise crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 345
Scarce DWM Model 1914 Commercial Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol with Unique Marked Holster - Serial no. 71432, 9 mm Luger cal., 4
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed sights,
with a blank chamber and
front toggle link, “crown/N”
on the barrel, breechblock
and extension. Small parts are finished in straw color, with niter blue pins and springs and a pair of replacement checkered
grips numbered “09”
. Matching numbers
are present on many
components in a
“military” pattern.
Included with the lot
is a brown leather
flap holster, originally
configured for an
Artillery Luger and then shortened, with “Vereinigte Fabrikanter fur Militariederzuegs Solingen” and a partially legible “191?” date stamped on the back. Magazine absent.
LOT 346
DWM Model 1906 Commercial
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol
in Scarce 9 mm Caliber - Serial
no. 43185, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips. This is an example of a mid-production DWM
Model 1906 Commercial Luger. There were only approximately
4,000 model 1906 Commercial Lugers manufactured for commercial
sales with this example being chambered in 9mm Luger (parabellum)
caliber, with the majority of these Model 1906 commercials being
chambered for 7.65mm Luger. 9mm Luger was usually reserved only for military
contracts. This 1906 Commercial model has the unmarked/blank chamber area with the
“DWM” logo on the front toggle, and is correctly numbered in the commercial manner
with the full serial number stamped on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel,
and the last two digits of the serial number stamped on various small parts. It has the standard Commercial “Crown/N” proofmark on the left of the barrel extension, underside of the barrel,
breech block and front toggle. First pattern safety with the lower area of the rear frame polished and unmarked, extractor marked “GELADEN”, and fully checkered walnut grips. These early commercial Lugers have all hand-fitted parts with a beautiful rust blued finish overall with finely polished and straw colored small parts to include
the trigger, take down lever, ejector and magazine release button. Correct early tin-plated commercial magazine with wood base. This example
does not have any “GERMANY”
markings, indicating it was likely sold
commercially in Germany as opposed
to being sent stateside.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine,
retains 85% plus original blue finish with a few light wear spots towards the bottom of the grip straps, a few small patches of minor pitting on the sideplate, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. 50% original straw color remains on the small components with some light pitting on the safety lever. The grips are excellent with minimal handling evidence and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. This DWM Model 1906 Commercial Luger in 9mm, a much sought after Luger variation, would make a fine addition to any Luger collection!
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
LOT 347
Swiss Bern Model 1929
Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Desirable Red Grips and
Holster - Serial no. 53689, 7.65 mm Luger
Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, red
checkered plastic grips. Fixed sights, with the
serial number and conjoined “BP” stamp on
the chamber and “Swiss Cross in shield” on the
toggle link. Matching numbers on the frame,
barrel, receiver and rear toggle. Bern “FW+”
and “Swiss cross” markings on several parts,
“GELADEN” marked extractor and “S” upper
safety position. Checkered red plastic grips and
nickel finished magazine with matching colored
plastic base. Included with the lot are a brown
leather flap holster,
shoulder strap, and an
extra magazine with a
brown plastic base.
CONDITION: Excellent,
with 97% plus original
blue finish, showing
some light edge wear
and mild handling
marks overall. The grips
are also excellent, with a few light dings on the crisp checkering. The holster is very good, with mild stains and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
CONDITION: Fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, showing bright edge wear, scattered spotting, patches of heavier pitting on the right side of the frame, and mild handling marks. Grips are good as mixed replacements, showing dings and dents. The holster is very good. The hold open is damaged and non- functional, otherwise mechanically very good.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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