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LOT 3343
Rare Pre-War 1937 Dated Royal
Dutch Navy Mauser Banner Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
2170, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. This is a rare late second
variation Royal Dutch Navy Contract Mauser Banner P.08
Luger manufactured in 1937. These early Mauser Banner
Dutch contract Lugers (made 1930-1939) were all issued to
the Royal Dutch Navy with those made after 1936 having the Mauser Banner as in this example. There were approximately 525 made in this variation. The chamber is dated 1937 with the standard
Mauser
Banner logo
on the front
toggle and
the left side
of the barrel
extension
stamped
with a commercial “Crown/U” proof. These Dutch Lugers all have their extractor marked “GELADEN” on both sides with “RUST” marked in the upper safety area
of the frame. The pistol is numbered in the military fashion with the full serial number stamped on the front of the frame, underside of the barrel and the left side of the barrel extension. The last two digits “70” stamped on the various small parts. Unnumbered replacement checkered walnut grips. This Luger is fitted with an aluminum magazine with a renumbered numbered walnut base.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% arsenal refurbished blue finish with some fading on the grip straps, a few small patches of light pitting, a relined bore,
and sharp markings in the metal overall. 60% plus refinished straw colors visible on the small parts. Replacement grips are excellent with crisp checkering and minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3344
LOT 3345
Scarce Dutch Contract Vickers Model 1906 Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 9322, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured circa 1915-1917, these Lugers were produced
in England for military export to the Netherlands. While neutral in the First World War, many of these
pistols saw hard use at sea with the Royal Netherlands Navy, which continued to fight on in World
War II even after the loss of their home ports to the Germans and their East Indies bases to the Japanese.
Fixed sights, with the “VICKERS/LTD” marking on the toggle link, “RUST” safety marking, “GELADEN” on the
extractor and “C/69” on the right of the frame. A brass plate marked “Mgd. Tmi./147” is installed on the left of the frame. London “GP”, “V” and “NP” proofs are present on many components, with the “crown/W” acceptance stamp on the left of the barrel extension. Arsenal replacement side plate and
unnumbered right grip panel with matching numbers visible on the remaining components.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% arsenal refurbished blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, edge wear, and some scattered patches of light pitting. Grips are very good with an arsenal replacement right panel, a small chipped/absent section at the top rear of the left panel, and some light handling marks with otherwise defined checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
LOT 3346
Scarce Finnish Contract DWM Semi-Automatic Luger with Correctional Institution Marking
- Serial no. 8179P, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut grips.
This is one of approximately 8,000 Lugers sold on contract with Finland in the 1920s. Due to the Treaty
of Versailles, DWM was not allowed to produce guns chambered in military calibers (9mm), so these were
delivered in 7.65mm. Most of these were used by the Finnish Army, although this example does not have the typical “SA” marking, indicating it likely went a different path. The chamber is marked “VANKEINHOITOLAITOS” (correctional institution) over a 5-pointed star flanked by crescents and set on a
radiant burst, with “VANKEINHOITOLAITOS” also marked on
the right of the frame. Fixed sights, “DWM” monogrammed
front toggle, “crown/N” proofs in the appropriate locations,
the full matching serial number located on the front of
the frame and underside of the barrel, partial matching
serial numbers marked in the commercial manner on
various components, a set of replacement checkered grips
renumbered to match on the underside, and nickel plated
magazine with unmarked walnut base. Per consignor the pistol was restored by Gale Morgan.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% professionally refinished blue finish. Replacement grips are also very fine with some light handling marks, one minor chip at the top rear of the left panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
Finnish Contract DWM M/08 Semi-
Automatic Luger with Board Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 5768L, 9
mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is one
of approximately 8,000 Lugers sold on contract with Finland in the 1920s,
originally designated the M/23 as used by the Finnish Army in 7.65mm
Luger, with this example period Finnish rebarreled and chambered for use with
9mm Luger (parabellum) ammunition; redesignated the M/08. Due to the Treaty of Versailles,
DWM was not allowed to produce guns chambered in military calibers (9mm), so these were
originally delivered in 7.65mm. This example is equipped with a Finnish Tikka manufactured barrel
chambered for 9mm, installed to replace its previous worn 7.65mm barrel, possibly during the
Continuation War/World War II era or after; with a tall fixed blade front sight, and numbered to match
the pistol. A circular brass disc marked “HamRjP/5768” is affixed to the right grip panel. The chamber is
unmarked. Fixed sights, “DWM” monogram on the front toggle, boxed “SA” Finnish Army property mark
and “crown/N” proof on the left of the barrel extension, the full matching serial number located on
the front of the frame and underside of the barrel, the last two matching digits of the serial number
marked in the commercial manner on various components, with checkered walnut grip panels
marked “44” on the underside of the left panel and unnumbered under the right panel, and nickel
plated magazine with boxed “SA” Finnish Army property mark and “5595” on the walnut base. “C.A.I.”
import mark on the underside of the barrel. Includes a walnut board shoulder stock with a boxed “SA”
Finnish Army property stamp in the wood with “23” and “1915” marked on the attaching iron.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 80% arsenal rebarreled/refurbished blue finish with some light edge wear
and handling marks, and sharp markings and edges in the metal. Grips are very good with moderate wear overall and otherwise clear checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included stock is fine with some scattered light dents and scratches, and crisp markings. Note: this pistol and stock combination is noted in the 2018 edition of the ATF C&R List as NFA exempt.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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