*SPECTACULAR EARLY MODEL 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL WITH IDEAL GRIPS AND HOLSTER.

SN 4367. Cal. 30 Luger. Rare early variation with 4-3/4″ bbl and orig front sight. Chamber area over the receiver is unmarked and the toggle link has the intertwined “DWM” trademark. Pistol has its orig narrow grip safety, orig flat thumb safety and orig narrow trigger. Breech block has the orig, unmarked, flat extractor with dished toggle and the old model toggle lock. Area under the safety is polished bright. Bottom of bbl, left side of receiver, breech block and front toggle have “BU” proofs. Bottom front of frame is marked “GERMANY”. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Accompanied by one orig, unmarked wood base magazine. Also accompanied by a set of Ideal grips and an orig steel & leather Ideal holster with collapsible stock. Leather part of the rig may be a replacement. According to Lugers at Random, Kenyon, there were approximately 5,500 of these pistols produced. In another publication Luger: The Multi-National Pistol, Kenyon, he states that they were produced 1900-1905 in the serial range 01 to 19,000. Given the low SN of this pistol it seems likely that it was manufactured in the first year or so of production. According to Luger Variations Vol. 1, Jones, reports that the serial range extended to 21,220 and that there were 6-8,000 manufactured in three variations, including straight commercial Swiss & American Eagle.Regardless these early Luger pistols are almost never found in orig configuration with many of them having been altered with the 1902 improvements. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except firing pin which is unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and very fine, light sharp edge wear on the receiver & frame. Breech block and toggle system retain virtually all of their orig blue. Strawed parts retain most of their orig straw colors, moderately faded on face of trigger. Left grip has a small gouge and a bruise, otherwise grips are sound showing only light diamond point wear with a few chipped diamonds and very little hand oil staining with some wood grain showing through. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Magazine is equally new. Ideal grips show nicks & scratches with a few bruises and retain a hand worn patina. Holster is missing a couple of small rivets with two other replaced rivets and also is missing a screw from the top extension tube, otherwise holster & frame are sound. Leather retains strong black finish shows no use. Steel frame retains a blue grey patina with strong blue on the belt clip. 4-56074 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2177

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2177	$5,750.00	SPECTACULAR EARLY MODEL 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL WITH IDEAL GRIPS AND HOLSTER. SN 4367. Cal. 30 Luger. Rare early variation with 4-3/4″ bbl and orig front sight. Chamber area over the receiver is unmarked and the toggle link has the intertwined “DWM” trademark. Pistol has its orig narrow grip safety, orig flat thumb safety and orig narrow trigger. Breech block has the orig, unmarked, flat extractor with dished toggle and the old model toggle lock. Area under the safety is polished bright. Bottom of bbl, left side of receiver, breech block and front toggle have “BU” proofs. Bottom front of frame is marked “GERMANY”. Mounted with full checkered walnut grips matching numbered to this pistol. Accompanied by one orig, unmarked wood base magazine. Also accompanied by a set of Ideal grips and an orig steel & leather Ideal holster with collapsible stock. Leather part of the rig may be a replacement. According to Lugers at Random, Kenyon, there were approximately 5,500 of these pistols produced. In another publication Luger: The Multi-National Pistol, Kenyon, he states that they were produced 1900-1905 in the serial range 01 to 19,000. Given the low SN of this pistol it seems likely that it was manufactured in the first year or so of production. According to Luger Variations Vol. 1, Jones, reports that the serial range extended to 21,220 and that there were 6-8,000 manufactured in three variations, including straight commercial Swiss & American Eagle.Regardless these early Luger pistols are almost never found in orig configuration with many of them having been altered with the 1902 improvements. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus, all matching except firing pin which is unnumbered. Overall retains about 98% crisp orig blue with only faint muzzle edge wear and very fine, light sharp edge wear on the receiver & frame. Breech block and toggle system retain virtually all of their orig blue. Strawed parts retain most of their orig straw colors, moderately faded on face of trigger. Left grip has a small gouge and a bruise, otherwise grips are sound showing only light diamond point wear with a few chipped diamonds and very little hand oil staining with some wood grain showing through. Mechanics are crisp; brilliant shiny bore. Magazine is equally new. Ideal grips show nicks & scratches with a few bruises and retain a hand worn patina. Holster is missing a couple of small rivets with two other replaced rivets and also is missing a screw from the top extension tube, otherwise holster & frame are sound. Leather retains strong black finish shows no use. Steel frame retains a blue grey patina with strong blue on the belt clip. 4-56074 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 2177 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*SPECTACULAR EARLY MODEL 1900 COMMERCIAL LUGER PISTOL WITH IDEAL GRIPS AND HOLSTER.