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LOT 434
World War
I German
DWM
Model
1914
Artillery
Luger
Semi-
Automatic
Pistol Rig
with Board
Shoulder
Stock and
Holster -
Serial no.
2024, 9 mm
cal., 7 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. “1916” dated chamber
and “DWM” monogram on the toggle
link. Blade front and tangent rear sights. Three “crown” and Gothic letter military proofs and an Imperial eagle firing proof on the right of the barrel extension, with the Imperial eagle on the barrel and breech block. Restamped matching visible serial numbers
LOT 436
Scarce Documented Portuguese Navy Contract DWM Model 1906 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 389, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This Model 1906 DWM Luger was manufactured for the Portuguese Navy as part of the second contract of 300 units ordered just after the fall of Manuel II in October 1910. These second contract guns, found in the 351-650 serial range, feature markings on
op of the chamber consisting of “R.P.” (Republic of Portugal) above a fouled naval anchor, differing from the previous first contract guns in the 1-350 serial number range that have a large Portuguese Royal Navy crown over a single fouled naval
anchor made this way prior to the fall of Manuel II. Reference pages 521-523 of Gortz and Sturgess’“Pistole Parabellum Volume II” for information on these Portuguese Navy pistols, with pictures of this exact pistol, serial number 389, featured at
he top of page 522. “DWM” logo on the front toggle. Features
a grip safety, the safety area without markings, and “CARREGADA” marked extractor. Numbered in the correct commercial manner with no letter suffix. Unnumbered replacement checkered walnut grips and unmarked nickel plated magazine with a walnut base numbered “2829” above a plus sign.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 50% arsenal refurbished blue finish with areas thinning to a brown patina on the balance and scattered areas of light pitting. Replacement grips are very good with some general light wear and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 437
Mauser Banner”42” Date Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Portuguese
Military Pattern Holster - Serial no. 8033Y, 9
mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. This commercial Luger has a “42”
dated chamber, the Mauser Banner logo on the
toggle, and commercial “eagle/N” proofs on the
left of the receiver, left of the breech block, and
on the front sight block. Fitted with a blue finished
magazine with an aluminum base numbered
“2” above “8159”, replacement walnut grips with
the left panel numbered “56” on the underside
and “eagle/655” proofed, unnumbered right grip
panel, and the remaining visible serial
numbered components matching.
“GESICHERT” marked safety area and
“GELADEN” marked extractor. According
to consignor notes, this Luger came with
the accompanying Portuguese Navy
contract Luger holster. This pattern of
holster is described on page 1287 of
“Pistole Parabellum Volume III” in which it
is referred to as the final pattern for the Portuguese m/943 P.08 Luger pistols.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% arsenal refurbished blue finish with smooth brown patina on the balance, a few scattered small patches of light freckling/pitting, and sharp markings in the metal overall. 40% straw colors visible on small parts. The replacement grips are also fine with some minor surface chips. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
t
on various components including the replacement checkered
walnut grips. Aluminum magazine with unmarked walnut base.
“A.W.77” and “77” spuriously stamped on the front grip strap. Includes a board shoulder stock numbered “246e” on the attaching iron, original brown leather holster containing a cleaning rod, and reproduction brown leather suspension belts. Per the consignor, this pistol was restored by Gale Morgan.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% professionally restored blue finish. 70% applied straw colors visible on the small parts. The replacement grips are also very fine with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included stock and holster are both very fine.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 435
DWM Model 1920
American Eagle Commercial Luger
Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 5179l, 9 mm cal., 5 7/8 inch
round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is an example of a post-
World War I Luger made at the factory using some leftover military
parts with intent for sale to the United States commercial market.
Although it is not marked as such, it was probably imported by one of the
early importers like the Stoeger Arms Company or Abercrombie & Fitch. The chamber
area has the distinctive American Eagle crest with the DWM logo on the front toggle,
“MADE IN GERMANY” marked on the right of the barrel extension, and “crown/N” proofs
on the left of the barrel extension and left of the breech block. It is fitted with a 5 7/8 inch
barrel chambered in 9 mm. The safety and extractor retain their original German markings of
“GESICHERT” and “GELADEN”. Matching serial numbers visible on most of the components with
the breech block non-matching numbered “54”, and an unnumbered front toggle, safety lever
and grip panels. It comes with one
nickel plated magazine with walnut base
stamped “9 m/m.”
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85%
factory refinished blue finish with
smooth gray and brown patina on the
balance and a few small patches of mild
pitting on the top rear of the upper
receiver, and 70% straw finish on the
small parts. The grips are fine with numerous light dings and a few small chips at the corners. The hold open occasionally does not properly function, otherwise mechanically fine.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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AS PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK PISTOLE PARABELLUM, VOL. II BY GORTZ & STURGESS