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LOT 3739
Attractive DWM/John Martz Custom
1916 Dated Military Luger in Semi-
Automatic “Scout Carbine” Configuration with Scope and Stock - Serial
no. 8831, 9 mm cal., 16 1/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1916 later
converted by John Martz into a sporting carbine. While not entitled to the same exemptions to the NFA the ATF gives
original carbines, the use of a 16 1/4 inch barrel creates a weapon that can be used as a handgun without the stock or as
a rifle with the stock without creating a Short Barreled Rifle (per U.S. vs Thompson/Center). No iron sights, but an integrally
forged elevated block on the barrel serves as the mounting point for a section of Weaver rail and a Leupold long eye relief
scope with spring loaded covers. An iron mounted to the front of the triggerguard serves as the mounting point for a checkered
Schnabel tip forearm; in contrast to the original Artillery Luger, this iron is shaped and mounted with care to preserve the original
serial number, only obscuring the suffix. Martz’s markings “JM”, “32” and “M.S.T.R.” are present under the sideplate, the latter designating the Martz Safe Toggle Release, which
is installed in the modified interior of the frame. Some components are unnumbered, but all visible numbers match. The stock follows the profile of the commercial carbine, with the bright
polished mounting iron having a mixed original number on top and matching added number on the bottom, fine wrist checkering, and a serrated horn buttplate.
CONDITION: Very fine as totally customized, with 95% plus high polish blue finish and 90% plus bright straw color, showing some minor wear and handling marks overall. The extractor is a bit undersized, and some of
the surrounding metal has been removed, possibly to form a safety vent in case of a primer rupture. A chip is forming in the left grip panel, a few chips are absent from the stock near the mounting iron, otherwise the wood is very good with light dings, scratches, and crisp checkering. The optics are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 3740
John Martz Custom
P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol, 45 ACP Chambering - Serial no.
3280A, 45 ACP cal., 8 inch round bbl., bright/straw finish, plastic grips.
This P. 38 has been chambered for the .45 ACP which required the larger barrel, frame, and larger custom magazine. These pistols were all hand made by John Martz. Fitted with blade front and notch rear sights, the
left side of the slide is marked “P38 MARTZ 45 No 26”, with circled
“JVM” and “26” on the right side of the frame. With a bright steel
magazine, marked “1/JVM”.
CONDITION: Very good as professionally upgraded to current
configuration by John Martz, with 95% plus bright/straw finish,
showing areas of dark spots and light handling wear overall.
Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3741
Mauser/John Martz
Custom “G” Date
“S/42” Code Baby Luger Style
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no.
3753e, 9 mm cal., 2 1/2 inch round bbl.,
bright finish, hardwood grips. Features a
short barrel, in conjunction with a frame that
has been cut and reshaped to give the signature Luger grip profile in a more compact form. This particular Baby draws
components from a Mauser “G” date “S/42” code P.08 military Luger and integrates the Martz
Safe Toggle Release system. Blade front and notch rear sights, “G” and “eagle/63” proofs on the chamber, “S/42” on the front toggle link, and “MSTR”, “JVM” and “84” on the left side of the frame (the latter two hidden by the sideplate). Fitted with a set of properly sized, unmarked checkered grips. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Very fine as custom upgraded to current
configuration, with areas of brown patina and mild
spotting on the otherwise bright surface, showing
some light handling marks overall. The grips are near
mint, with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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LOT 3742
Walther/
John Martz Custom Model P.38 Semi-Automatic Pistol
- Serial no. 4222i, 9 mm cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
plastic grips. John Martz took his hand to this Walther “ac/41” P-38,
redesigning it along the lines of the DWM Navy Luger of WWI fame.
The original rear sight has been removed and a filler block installed
in its place. The barrel assembly is now 8 inches long with a fixed blade front sight, 3-position tangent notch rear sight just ahead of the front of the slide, “eagle/88” proofmarks and a “999/j” marked locking block. The top of the frame is marked “JVM” with an electric pencil.
CONDITION: Very good as professionally upgraded to current configuration by John Martz, showing 98% high polish blue finish. Some mild handling marks are visible overall, along with a small amount of pitting beneath the surface. Grips are very good with a few minor scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3743
DWM/John
Martz Custom
Navy Configuration Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. 4699k, 9 mm cal., 6 inch round bbl., bright finish,
walnut grips. Closely follows the pattern of the Second Model
Commercial Navy Luger. Blade front and 2-position adjustable
rear sights, blank chamber, “DWM” monogram toggle link, “crown/N”
proofed extension, “crown” marked breechblock, and matching
commercial-style serial numbers. The grips are checkered with smooth borders,
matching numbers and “JVM” oval stamps on the interiors. These stamps are the only distinct Martz markings on the pistol, but the overall fit and finish are consistent with
his work. Magazine absent.
CONDITION: Very good as professionally upgraded to current configuration by John Martz. Areas of light spotting on the otherwise
bright Martz-applied finish, as well as
a few light handling marks overall. The
grips are very fine with attractive grain
and crisp checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000