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LOT 1535
Excellent and Highly Desirable “1945” Dated World War II German Occupation Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1914 Semi-Automatic Pistol with Unique “1945” Dated Shoulder Holster -
Serial no. 29669, 11.25 mm cal., 5 inch round bbl., phosphate finish, hardwood grips. The Norwegian Kongsberg Model 1914, used by the Norwegian army, was
a slightly modified copy of
the U.S. Model 1911 pistol. This Model 1914 features a slide dated “1945” on the right side. The left side of the slide is marked with the later model 1914 caliber, model, and
serial number marking with
the Kongsberg Crest and
“WaA84”. Matching serial
numbers found on frame,
slide, barrel, trigger, safety,
mainspring housing, grip
safety, and slide release. The
magazine is uniquely marked
“3” through “7” (cartridge count)
on the left side. Two very similar pistols
are pictured on page 117 of Karl Egil Hanevik’s “KONGSBERG-COLTEN” book. Includes a leather shoulder type holster marked “CARL KUNTZE/PENIG-SA/1945” on the back.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus of the original phosphate finish with the balance having thinned to mostly a smooth grey patina, primarily in the form of light edge wear and a few scattered light handling marks. The grips are also excellent with some light wear, a few light handling marks, crisp checkering, and retaining most of the original black finish. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with some mild wear.
Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 1536
Excellent World War II Mauser “byf” Code,
“42” Date P.08 “Black Widow” Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pigskin Holster - Serial no. 2977C, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic
grips. Blade front and notch rear sights, “42” date
on the chamber and “byf” factory code on the
front toggle link. “Eagle” firing proofs are present
on the barrel, breechblock and extension, and
the barrel and extension are also stamped with “eagle/135” proofs. The frame is stamped “P.08”
on the left. The black plastic grips and magazine
base are unnumbered, with the other components matching overall. Includes a black pigskin holster
marked “erg 42” on the rear, and a takedown tool. CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus original blue
finish, showing some bright edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips are very fine, with dings and flat spots concentrated on the left panel. The holster is fine, with mild scuffs and wear. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Mel Raucher
Collection.
Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1537
Excellent Mauser “G” Date, “S/42” Code Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Matching Magazine, Holster and Accessories - Serial no. 3878C, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured by Mauser in 1935; while the Germans were
still paying lip service to the Treaty of Versailles, 1935 was the second year of renewed Luger production, as the Nazis already had designs
on Lebensraum in Eastern Europe and payback against the French. Fixed sights, with the “G” date mark on the chamber, “S/42” on the front toggle link, faint “W|154” and “S|92” proofs, and “drop wing eagle” firing proofs on the extension, barrel and breechblock. Straw colored small parts,
nitre blue springs, pins and screws, checkered grips and a nickel magazine with aluminum base marked “B|90” along with a matching serial number. Numbers are matching overall, including on the grip panels.
Included with the lot is a 1939 dated black leather flap holster with a F. Grosse Dresden makers mark and Waffenamt proof on the rear, extra magazine with a blued body and an “eagle/88” marked aluminum base, and
an “eagle/63” marked takedown tool.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing mild spotting, edge wear and handling marks. The straw color has darkened slightly but remains 80% intact on the small parts. The grips are also very fine, with mild dings and dents. The holster is good as repaired, with replaced belt loops and stitching, and minor scuffing. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 1538
Excellent Mauser “S/42” Code “1938” Dated Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine and Holster Rig - Serial no. 141C,
9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Dated 1938 on the chamber, with the “S/42” code on the toggle. “Eagle/63” and “droop wing eagle” proofs on the right
side of the barrel extension and on the barrel, with the firing proof on the left side of the breechblock, and “GESICHERT” and “GELADEN” on the upper safety area and extractor, respectively. Numbers are matching overall, including on
the alloy magazine base and the back faces of
the checkered grips. With a brown leather flap
holster, marked “G.HEINCHEN/DRESDEN/1938” and
“WaA142” between the belt loops, with an extra
magazine (nickel body, unmarked alloy base) and an
“eagle/63” marked takedown tool.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 90% plus of the original
blue finish, showing bright
edge wear, small patches of
oxidization on the left side of
the muzzle and the frame, and
mild handling marks overall.
The grips are very fine, with a
few mild dings and scratches.
The holster is fine, with mild scuffs and scratches overall. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
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