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LOT 1400
Rare Excellent German DWM/Mauser
Oberndorf Model 1934 Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Holster - Serial no. 771V, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips.
Manufactured for commercial sale, this pistol appears to be one of a group produced while manufacture was shifting from DWM (then under the umbrella of BKIW) to Mauser, which included weapons made from parts left over from DWM’s run. Fixed sights, with a “DWM” marked front toggle link, blank chamber, and “crown/crown/U” proofs on the barrel, receiver
and breechblock. Straw finished small parts, with a pair of checkered grips and a nickel-finished magazine with unmarked hardwood base. Includes a black leather police-style holster dated 1933 with Shambach & Co. (Berlin) maker’s mark on the rear
between the belt loops.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% original blue, showing wear on the high edges, mild handling marks and some minor spotting. 90% plus original straw colors are present on the small parts, and the excellent grips show some mild dings on the otherwise sharp checkering. The holster is fine, with minor scratches and scuffs.
Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 5,000 - 8,000
LOT 1401
Desirable Persian
Contract Mauser Model 1934 Artillery Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol Rig with Matching Shoulder Stock and Holster - NSN, 9 mm Luger cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. A very fine example of one of only 1,000
“lange” barrel or artillery model Luger pistols ordered by the Persian government in 1934. This contract was fulfilled from 1935-1936 and also
included 1,006 4 inch barreled Lugers. These pistols exhibit the same high quality fit and finish exhibited by other Mauser-made
Lugers and truly show their willingness to please their customers through the personalized crests and complete set of Farsi markings. The
chamber area is marked with the Persian “crown/lion/sunburst” crest, a “crown/crown/U” proof on the front of the front sight base, left of the barrel
extension and breech block, and the remainder of the markings in Farsi. All of the visible Farsi serial numbers with the matching full number (transliterated:
3781) on the receiver and frame, matching partial numbers on various components, an
unnumbered barrel, and a non-matching Farsi numbered magazine (transliterated: 3520).
Included with the pistol is a matching hardwood shoulder stock with correct unnumbered
iron, an unmarked period brown leather flap holster, suspension belt, double magazine pouch, takedown tool, and cleaning rod.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 80% original blue finish with some light edge wear and handling marks, some light freckling, 60% straw finish on the small parts and sharp markings in the metal overall. The grips are very fine with a small minor chip in the left panel and defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Included accessories are fine. The shoulder stock rig is fine overall.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 1402
Scarce 61st Production DWM Model 1900 American Eagle Commercial
Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster - Serial no. 2061, 7.65 mm Luger Auto cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in the 2000-
19500 serial number range, the Model 1900 was DWM’s first true commercial production Luger, and the American Eagle variant was intended specifically for export to the lucrative United States market. This example, bearing serial number “2061”, is the 61st production American Eagle and one of the first
Luger pistols to reach American shores. In addition to its significance as a Luger, it also represents a significant step in the development of civilian semi-automatic pistols, marking the movement from the potent yet
bulkier Borchardt and Mauser Broomhandle pistols that were comparable to revolvers of the day for ease of carry. These Lugers have the early features such as the long frame with flat recoil spring, 4 3/4 inch tapered barrel, recessed breech bolt,
dished toggles with toggle lock on the side, 4 3/4 inch tapered barrel, grip safety, and first type safety lever with the bright polished lower safety area. The American Eagle seal of the United States is marked on top of the chamber, “GERMANY” on the
front of the frame, and the full serial number is located on the front of the frame and underside of the barrel with the last two
digits of the serial number on the face of the recoil lug, takedown lever, side plate, breech bolt, toggle assembly, side of the grip safety, and the underside of both grip panels. It is fitted with walnut checkered grips, and it has an unmarked magazine with a nickel plated
body, and walnut base. Includes an unmarked commercial period brown leather holster and a Superior brand brown leather dual magazine pouch. CONDITION: Fine, retains 60% faded original blue finish with smooth gray and brown patina on the balance mainly concentrated on the grip straps, some scattered light pitting on the sides of the barrel and a few small patches on the top right chamber area of the upper receiver, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The grips are very good with a chip in the top rear corner of the left panel and a few light wear spots. Mechanically excellent. Included holster and magazine pouch are both fine.
334 Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000
Collector’s Fact
Only 1,000 "lange" barrel, or artillery model, Luger pistols were ordered by the Persian government in 1934.