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LOT 438
Scarce
Pre-World War I Imperial German DWM Model
1908 Navy Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Kiel
Shipyard Marking and Board Shoulder Stock with
Werft Shipyard Marking - Serial no. 3253B, 9 mm Luger
cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is one
of approximately 26,000 (some sources say up to 40,000) Model 1908 Navy
Lugers manufactured, typically seen with an “A” or “B” suffix serial number.
These were issued to the Imperial German Navy all the way through World War
I and even into the Weimar era. The Navy 1908 Luger is distinguished primarily in
that the grip safety was eliminated from the previous model. It has no date on top
of the chamber, “crown/M” Navy proofs, the desirable 6 inch Navy barrel, “DWM” logo
marked on the front toggle, a two-position 100-200 meter Navy rear sight, and the
safety marking “GESICHERT” located in the upper position. Standard military style serial
number placement with all matching visible numbers, with some numbers restamped to match. “W.K./9828” (Werft Kiel) marked on the rear grip strap, indicating
issue through the Imperial Navy shipyard in Kiel. The pistol is fitted with a correct pre-war Navy type magazine with nickel plated body and walnut base with concentric circles
and “3987/b” and “crown/M” marked on the bottom. Includes a board shoulder stock with unnumbered iron attaching area and “W.D.229.” (Werft Danzig) marked on the circular iron disc, indicating issue through the Imperial Navy shipyard in Werft, a major nerve center for Imperial German naval operations. Per the consignor, this pistol was restored by Gale Morgan. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% professionally restored blue finish. 80% applied straw colors visible on the small parts. Grips are also very fine with a small chip and two small cracks at the top of the right panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included board stock is fine with some light handling
marks in the wood and 60% refinished blue finish on the attaching iron.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
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LOT 439
Desirable World War II German
Diverted Dutch Contract “1940” Dated Mauser Banner
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 2740V, 9 mm
Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This is
one of approximately 600 Lugers made on contract for Holland
in the serial range 2655v-3254v just prior to the German invasion
on March 10th, 1940, which halted the delivery. These were issued to the
Wehrmacht, with this example marked with a faint “eagle/135” German acceptance
proof on the barrel, a faint eagle proof on the breech block, and “eagle/37” proofed
“fxo” code blue finished magazine. Matching full and partial serial numbers marked on various components, with an unnumbered replacement left grip panel and magazine. “1940” dated chamber, Mauser banner logo on the front toggle, “RUST” marked lower
safety area, and “GELADEN” marked extractor.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% arsenal refurbished blue finish with a few small patches of light pitting underneath the finish.
The grips are also very fine with
some minor chips, defined edges,
and checkering. Mechanically
excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 440
Excellent DWM Model 1920 Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol - Serial no. 4714n, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 3 3/4 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured during the inter-war
Weimar era utilizing some leftover parts and imported to the United States for commercial sale.
Fixed sights, no date marking on top of the chamber, and the “DWM” monogram on the front
toggle link. “Crown/N” proofs are present on the barrel, extension, and breech block. Matching
external “civilian pattern” serial numbers, with “GERMANY” on the front of the frame. Fitted with straw colored small parts, niter blue pins, springs and screws; unnumbered replacement checkered grips, and a nickel magazine with an unmarked wood base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% original blue finish and 97% straw finish on the small parts. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 441
World War I German DWM Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Shoulder Stock and Holster - Serial no. 7720k, 9 mm Luger cal., 7 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. “1917” 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 also on the barrel and breech block. Matching visible serial numbers on various components including the checkered walnut grips. Aluminum magazine with walnut base (number worn off the bottom). Includes a board shoulder stock numbered “406” on the attaching iron, original brown leather holster containing a cleaning rod and takedown tool. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% original blue finish with some edge wear. 30% original straw colors. The grips are also very fine with light handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included stock is very fine. Holster is fine with a torn/absent flap retainer and cleaning rod flap.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250