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1171
$2,300.00

*◊ DWM 1906 BULGARIAN LUGER WWII 9MM CONVERSION.

SN 1165. Cal. 9mm. 4″ unmarked bbl. Bulgarian crest above chamber. DWM scroll on center toggle link. Proper Bulgarian marked extractor and safety lever well. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts are matching except for hold-open and grip safety which have different numbers. Front toggle links, trigger and checkered walnut grips are unnumbered. This is proper for a gun that was arsenal converted. These guns were converted from original 7.65 mm caliber to 9mm during WWII by changing the bbl and changing to a stronger coil main spring. Other parts would have been replaced as necessary. Proper plain wood bottom mag. This gun is featured on p. 685 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Retains 85% blue with normal wear and scattered corrosion, turning brown on grip straps. Straw is 25% and corroded. Mag is excellent with very little wear. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are sound. 4-52857 BWS51 (2,000-3,200) – Lot 1171


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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