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LOT 1523
Excellent World War I DWM 1918 Dated Model 1914 Artillery Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol -
Serial no. 4018a, 9 mm Luger cal., 8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Blade front and tangent rear
sights, with the chamber dated “1918” and the toggle marked “DWM”. The right side of the barrel extension
bears the three “crown/gothic letter” proofs, with the Imperial eagle firing proof on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Aside from the wood base on the nickel-finished magazine, matching numbers are present externally. Grips are checkered walnut.
LOT 1526
Excellent World
War I Era Imperial
German DWM “1914”
Dated Model 1914
Military Luger Semi-
Automatic Pistol
with Holster - Serial
no. 8805B, 9 mm Luger
cal., 4 inch round bbl.,
blue finish, walnut
grips. “1914” dated
chamber, “Crown/
Gothic letter” Imperial
German military proofs.
The magazine currently
in the gun is closely
numbered “8848B”
on the wood base.
Includes period 1916
dated leather holster,
takedown tool and extra
unnumbered magazine.
CONDITION:
Exceptionally fine,
retains 85% plus original blue finish with one small patch of minor pitting next to the right rear of the toggle, and 60% plus original straw finish on the small parts. Grips are also excellent with crisp checkering and minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. Included holster is fine. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
LOT 1527
Mauser “1940/42”
P.08 Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol
Rig with Holster
and Extra Magazine
- Serial no. 7772F, 9
mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Fixed
sights, with “1940” on
the chamber, “42” on the front toggle link, “8,81” internal diameter mark on the underside of the barrel, and “eagle/swastika”
and “eagle/655” proofs
on the appropriate
parts. Metal finish is
full blue, with a pair of
checkered grips and a
blued magazine with an
alloy base. The magazine base is non-matching numbered, but the other components, including the grips, are matching numbered in military pattern. With a brown leather flap holster dated “1940” on the rear, “655” marked blued takedown tool, and an extra magazine. CONDITION: Very fine, with 80% of the current blue finish, showing areas of brown and gray patina, mild spotting, bright edge wear
and minor handling marks. Some dings are visible on the sear bar. The grips are fine, with some dents, stains and flat spots. The holster is very good, with mild cracking and scuffing. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus of the original blue finish, showing wear on the sides of the muzzle and along the high edges, along with mild handling marks and a small amount of spotting. 85% of the original straw color is present, and half of the niter blue on the small parts. The grips are also excellent, with some dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1524
Desirable Walther Model PP Semi-Automatic Pistol with Scarce “R.F.V.” Markings and Holster - Serial no. 164205P, 7.65 mm auto cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. Standard Walther markings, with the “eagle/N” commercial proofs on the right side of the muzzle, chamber and slide. Matching numbers on the right side of the frame and inside the slide. The front strap is marked “R.F.V. 18243 W”, a property marking
for the Reichsfinanzadverwaltung (Reichs Finance Administration), which was responsible for the banks and the finances of Germany. Low profile fixed sights, 60 degree safety switch, black checkered grips with Walther banners at the top and matching grip extension Includes a black unmarked leather holster.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish,
showing a few light scratches on the slide, mild edge
wear and scattered handling marks. A few minor pressure
dents are present on the grips. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with tight sticking and some scuff marks.
Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1525
Excellent World War II German Occupation
Radom Vis 35 Semi-Automatic Pistol - Serial
no. G7941, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 3/4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips.
Originally the main sidearm of Poland’s military, the Vis 35 was rebranded
the P35(p) and pressed into service by the Germans following their invasion
and occupation of Poland. Fixed sights with the one-line Radom model marking,
“eagle/77”, “eagle/swastika” and “eagle/WaA623” stamps on the slide and frame. With checkered “FB” and “VIS” grips.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 90% plus original blue finish, showing some smooth brown patina on the back strap and safety, and some slight deformation in the slide stop area. Grips are also excellent with a minor nick visible at the bottom edge of the left panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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