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LOT 575 DWM 1902 Luger Semi-Automatic Carbine with Shoulder Stock - Serial no. 23510, 30 Luger Auto cal., 11 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, checkered walnut grips. This is a very nice professionally restored example of a DWM Model 1902 Luger Carbine. These carbines were the first attempts by DWM to compete on the European market with a lightweight rifle substitute. They proved to be very successful and were used by many European dignitaries and kings. Included on this model are a 300 meter adjustable rear sight, grip safety, and checkered walnut forearm with sling swivel, grips and stock with a black plastic serrated buttplate. The stock is unnumbered. The sling swivel is missing off of the stock. The only external markings on the gun are the serial number on the frame extension, “10” on the takedown lever and rear toggle, and the “DWM” monogram on the front toggle. Magazine is unmarked, tin-plated, with wooden base. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored overall with nearly all of the blue remaining. A few minor scuffs on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. A very nice looking DWM Model 1902 semi-automatic carbine. Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 576
Swiss Target Configured DWM Luger Single Shot
Pistol in .22 LR - Serial no. 8714M, 22 LR cal., 7 1/2
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. This Model 1914
Military Luger pistol was modified and set up for target shooting, possibly
for use by the Swiss Military. A Swiss cross in sunburst is marked on top of
the chamber. The pistol was converted to rimfire and fitted with a 7 1/2 inch
.22 LR caliber barrel numbered on bottom to match the gun, a large ramp front
sight (absent front sight blade), adjustable notch rear sight, and unnumbered
replacement grips with a plain border surrounding the checkering. A 9 mm
aluminum magazine with walnut base is currently inside the pistol, which does not
work for .22 LR, as
this pistol functions
as a single shot.
Includes two tools
for adjustment of the
rear sight. Another
very similar Swiss .22
caliber single shot
example, although
with a grip safety unlike this Luger, is photographed and described on pages 152-153 of the book “The Luger Pistol” by Fred A. Datig.
CONDITION: Very good, retains 80% custom refinished blue finish with some slight fading on the barrel and a few patches of light pitting visible underneath the finish. The grips are fine with some light handling marks and defined checkering. Mechanically fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 577
Mauser/John Martz Custom “1940” Date “42” Code Baby Luger Style Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 208d, 9 mm Luger cal., 2 5/8 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut grips. Operating out of his home workshop in California, John Martz is best known for his alterations and upgrades of Luger and P.38 pistols, all of which were performed by him and often took several months of work. Starting life as a World War II era Mauser Luger with a “1940” dated chamber, the barrel and grip frame of the pistol have been elegantly shortened and reshaped, maintaining
the unique Luger profile in a more handy
size. Blade front and notch rear sights,
“eagle/655” proofs on the chamber, “208d”
on the front of the frame, “208” on the left
of the barrel extension, “08” on various
small parts, “42” code on the front toggle
link, “JVM” and “123” in ovals marked on
the left side of the frame (the latter two
hidden by the sideplate). Fitted with a set of properly sized checkered walnut grips. Circular collection tag stamped “0622” hanging from the trigger guard. Includes a Martz fitted hardwood case with a brass plaque on the lid inscribed “John V. Martz/Baby LUGER” and the inside with blue felt lining and a brass plaque inscribed “No. 123”, two magazines in total with aluminum bases with oval “JVM” markings and each with “1” and “2” respectively, and a tool.
CONDITION: Very fine as professionally custom upgraded by John Martz to its current configuration with bright surfaces, showing some light handling marks. The grips are near mint. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
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