Image Lot Price Description




1215
$1,150.00

*◊ MAUSER BYF 41 WWII GERMAN ISSUE LUGER.

SN 2659r. Cal. 9mm. 4″ bbl with 4-digit SN and British proof on bottom. “41” (manufactured in 1941) above chamber. “byf” (code for Mauser manufacture) on center toggle link. British proofs on toggle assembly and receiver. Eagle/655 proofs on right receiver. Left receiver has 4-digit SN. Full SN on front of frame. Numbered parts on gun are matching down to the firing pin. Checkered walnut grips. Proper aluminum bottom machine “fxo” mag with numbers that do not match. This gun is featured on pp. 471 and 1087 of Borchardt & Luger Automatic Pistols by Joachim Gortz and Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Fine, retaining 85% orig blue with scattered light pitting. Grips are oil soaked and worn with dents and chips to checkering. Wood grain is barely visible. Mag body retains 95% orig blue with scattered spots of pitting. Aluminum bottom shows little wear. Bore is worn with light pitting. Mechanics are fine. 4-52969 BWS53 (1,250-1,850) – Lot 1215


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014
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